Production (Manufacturing Operations) Management Development Associate

 

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

 

 

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. This program allows you to embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom can’t offer.

 

You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as a Production (Operations) Management Development Associate. By joining Nestle Purina you’ll experience information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with the production management work that you’ll do. Following from there, you’ll experience leading people and the operations floor through the entire path to high-quality pet food production.

 

Why a leadership developmental role with us versus somewhere else? Taking the production path is a full-time position that’s a fast- track to management on the manufacturing side of the business. You’re the future leader of our business! Plus, a change in location can offer a whole new perspective. With our relocation assistance package, you'll move to factory sites across the country as you define your purpose, explore your passions, and launch your career. 

 

• Discover a variety of the field concepts, practices and procedures that will allow you to rely on experience and discernment to plan and accomplish your goals.
• Practice personal safety and be an example to the organization in terms of employee safety and protection of company assets.
• Lead and oversee the execution of production schedules.
• Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and resources necessary for plant-wide production. 
• Plan methods to improve efficiency in production and be assigned production improvement tasks.
• Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.\

 

Requirements:

• Must be open to relocation to one or more of our 24 production facilities across the U.S.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2025.

 

Other

• Prior co-op, practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience is preferred.

 

The approximate pay for this position is $80,000 annually. 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. 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)