Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate

Nestlé S.A.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Management Development Associate to join a structured program that develops future leaders in manufacturing excellence. You will rotate through functions across quality, safety, supply chain, engineering, and operations while working on cross-functional teams to drive sustainable improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience, analyze data, and lead operational improvement projects aimed at improving reliability, quality, safety, cost, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027.
• Strong interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Leadership experience in student organizations or projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow up with stakeholders (sponsor, process owner, operator).
• Develop strategies to reduce material usage and losses; seek energy savings.
• Plan methods to improve production efficiency; maintain compliance with methods and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Business Management

Job description

Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply cannot offer.

As a Manufacturing Excellence Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we’ll explore quality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas contribute to and impact manufacturing excellence. You’ll also gain experience in driving operational improvement projects as well as working on cross-functional teams to focus on making sustainable gains in reliability, quality, safety, cost, and delivery.

Analyze given data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key stakeholders (i.e., sponsor, process owner, operator).

Develop strategies to reduce material usages, material losses, and work to achieve energy savings.

Plan methods to improve efficiency in production.

Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027.

Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program.

You will start your rotation for this Manufacturing Excellence MDA role at one of the following Nestlé Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Davenport, Iowa.

OTHER

Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred.

Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The starting pay for this position is $85,000 per year. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Don’t meet all the qualifications listed under “other”? These are preferred but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Davenport, IA, US, 52802

Crete, NE, US, 68333

Bloomfield, MO, US, 63825

Nearest Major Market: Davenport

Nearest Secondary Market: Moline