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Position Summary

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. 

As a Production Management Development Associate at Nestle Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore quality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborates with the production team. You'll also gain experience in leading people and operations through the entire path to high-quality pet food production. 

Why choose a leadership developmental role with us?It'sa full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocationassistancepackage, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career. 

• Discover a variety of 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 execute production improvement tasks 

• Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards 

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027 

• Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestle Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program 

• You will start your rotation for this Production MDA at one of the following Nestle Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Clinton, Iowa 

Other 

• Priorinternship, co-op,practicumor manufacturingexperiencepreferred 

• Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experiencepreferred 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestle Purina, we ensure that individual confidentiality is held to the highest regard. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.  

The starting pay for this position is $85,000 per year. 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. Nestle 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 | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

REQUISITION ID
412478

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.
 

The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

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Job Requisition: 412478