IT Managment 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.

 

Position Summary

 

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

 

As an Information Systems 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, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with information systems. You’ll also gain experience with maintaining and updating all plant computer hardware and software.

 

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch your career.

 

• Assist with maintaining and updating all plant computer hardware/software.
• Perform and maintain appropriate systems analysis for: Customer Oriented Manufacturer Management Systems (COMMS) Applications and Manufacturer Execution systems (MES) Applications.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of plant-related Information Systems projects.
• Administer and maintain plant data administration function in accordance with Division Manufacturing Systems Architecture.

 

Requirements

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

• Bachelor's degree in Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline attained or expected by June 2026.

 

Other

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

 

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

The approximate pay for this position is $80,000.00. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. 

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).

 

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