2025 Nestlé USA Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. 
 
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

 

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
 
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer’s, Nesquik, Toll House, and Lean Cuisine, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth.  

 

Here at Nestlé USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers. We’re inviting forward-thinking and courageous future leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial approach and start their journey of growth!  

 

What to expect from the 2025 Nestlé Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP):

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a leading global company? We are looking for ambitious individuals seeking real-world experience and a fast track to leadership in Manufacturing! Nestlé USA's Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) offers an exciting 1-year rotational program which feeds into a 2-year assignment as a Supervisor in one of the following functions: Production, Maintenance, or Warehouse. Join us on a journey of personal and professional growth that will set you on the path to success!  

   

• June 2025 – December 2025: During the first 6 months of the program, you'll build a strong foundation of knowledge and skills through immersive experiences and cross-functional collaboration. With the full support of executive leadership, MLDPs interact with various factory functions including, Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Performance, Production, Safety, Health & Environmental, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance. This hands-on approach will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how each area contributes to the success of our factories. You will also get the opportunity to participate in job shadowing and lead impactful projects! 

• January 2026 – June 2026: At the conclusion of the first 6 months of the program, MLDPs choose a career path in either Production, Maintenance, or Warehouse Leadership. During this time, you will receive focused training to set you up for success to perform Supervisor role duties and ultimately prepare you for a supervisory role at the end of the program. You'll develop essential leadership skills through mentorship, scenario-based learning, and immersion in Nestlé's proven leadership practices.  

• Upon Program Completion: Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed in a Production, Maintenance, or Warehouse Supervisor position within one of our Nestlé USA factories. This 2-year assignment will allow you to apply your knowledge and make a significant impact as a leader in our organization! 

   

Additional Information: 

As a future leader of our business, you will be on the fast track to a leadership position within one of our factories. Your primary responsibilities will include:  

• Learning a variety of leadership concepts, practices, and procedures to rely on your experience and judgment in planning and accomplishing goals  

• Supervising and coordinating the execution of production schedules  

• Ensuring the smooth flow of materials, parts, and resources necessary for production  

• Planning methods to improve efficiency in production and being assigned production improvement tasks  

• Developing detailed project scopes that account for operational impact  

• Mastering plant process flows, utility flows, capacities, procedures, and practices  

 

Locations: 

Ability to relocate to our MLDP Center of Excellence factory for the duration of the 1-year program.

Available location is: 

• Mt. Sterling, KY 

 

Ability to be placed in one of our Nestlé USA factories at the end of the program into a 2-year Supervisor posi