2023 Nestlé Factory Management Development Program - Supply Chain

 

Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.

 

If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.

 

We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

Job Description

 

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 and Chameleon Cold-Brew coffee. Across our organization, we’re building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day!

 

Here's a breakdown of what the big picture entails for the Factory Management Development program:

 

Nestlé USA’s Factory Management Development Program (FMDP) is a two-year rotational program that provides the opportunity for select individuals to gain real world experience and an understanding of Technical & Production at Nestlé USA. Designed with the full support of executive leadership, this program will allow trainees to gain experience in various factory functions including Engineering and Maintenance, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial Performance, Production, Safety, Health & Environmental, Supply Chain and Quality Assurance. 

 

Within the first six months of the program, our trainee will spend time in all of the functional areas listed above to understand how each of these areas interacts with the Supply Chain team. Following the rotation portion, our trainee will have the opportunity to experience a unique breadth of work within your functional area, focusing on becoming a subject matter expert within your current factory. 

 

As a Supply Chain trainee, you will spend time understanding the production environment and how Supply Chain runs to ensure supply of products at the lowest total delivered cost. You will also learn the different areas of Supply Chain, as well as how the Supply Chain works cross-functionally in order to support the production of the high-quality products that our consumers love. 
You are the future leader of our business! This program is designed to put you on the fast track to a management position within one of our factories. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead initiatives that work towards higher Customer Order Fill-rate (COF)
• Help drive cost improvement projects within Supply Chain
• Perform various complicated tasks, including the supervision of warehouse employees
• Schedule production that optimizes factory costs and consumer needs.
• Schedule Materials from Suppliers in a timely, and efficient manner to support production
• Drive safety awareness and compliance within the factory warehouse

 

Locations

• Solon, OH, Anderson, IN, Jacksonville, IL, Burlington, WI, Mt Sterling, KY, Little Chute, WI, Medford, WI, Freehold, NJ, Jonesboro, AR, Gaffney, SC, Springville, UT, for program duration. 

Requirements

 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or other related discipline
• Completion of the required degree by June 2023
• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred

 

Experience

• Prior internship or co-op experience; manufacturing experience; student organization and/or other leadership experience preferred

 

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments

 

Additional Requirements