2025 Nestlé USA Manufacturing Leadership Development Program

 

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.

 

 

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. 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 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!

 

If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness by joining Nestlé USA.

 

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

Are you ready to kickstart your career with a leading global company? Nestlé USA's Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) offers an exciting one-year rotational opportunity for ambitious individuals seeking real-world experience and a fast track to leadership in Manufacturing. Join us on a journey of personal and professional growth that will set you on the path to success!

 

During the first six 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.

 

At the conclusion of the first six months of the program, MLDPs choose a career path in either Production, Maintenance, or Warehouse Leadership. This focused training will prepare you for a supervisory role in your chosen area. You'll develop essential leadership skills through mentorship, scenario-based learning, and immersion in Nestlé's proven leadership practices.

 

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 two-year assignment will allow you to apply your knowledge and make a significant impact as a future leader in our organization in one of our Nestlé USA factories.

 

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<