QA Leadership Development Associate (Rotational)

Iowa Ag; Davenport, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k with company match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Nestl Purina seeks a Management Development Associate in Davenport, IA to fast-track into manufacturing leadership through a full-time rotation program across quality assurance, GMP, and related functions. You will gain cross-department exposure, training, and hands-on experience in safety and food quality.

The program emphasizes relocation across Nestl Purina sites, with coaching from start to executive-level mentorship and a comprehensive rewards package including a 401k, healthcare, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, AnimalScience or other scientific discipline attained or expected by June 2027
• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestl Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program
• You will start your rotation for this Quality Assurance MDA at one of the following Nestl Purina factories: Crete, Nebraska; Clinton, Iowa; or Davenport, Iowa
• Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred
• Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance and control functions for production, quality assurance, and food safety associates.
• Train with all departments to understand how quality interacts across functions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement during factory and quality assurance department training.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance staff to improve their portion of the two-year Training & Development plan and six-week quality assurance analyst training checklist.
• Gain experience working with all three shifts and participate in shift meetings

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership experience

Co-op / Internship experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related fields

Job description

Nestl Purina seeks a Management Development Associate in Davenport, IA to fast-track into manufacturing leadership through a full-time rotation program across quality assurance, GMP, and related functions. You will gain cross-department exposure, training, and hands-on experience in safety and food quality.

The program emphasizes relocation across Nestl Purina sites, with coaching from start to executive-level mentorship and a comprehensive rewards package including a 401k, healthcare, and