Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate

Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field expected by June 2027
  • Open to relocating across the U.S. to several manufacturing sites
  • Prior internship or co-op experience in manufacturing is preferred
  • Involvement in leadership roles or student organizations is preferred
  • No Visa Sponsorship available

Responsibilities

  • Coach team members to shape career trajectories
  • Explore quality assurance, safety, and operational processes
  • Drive operational improvement projects across functions
  • Analyze operational data and implement improvements
  • Develop strategies for reducing material usage and energy savings
  • Plan and execute methods for enhancing production efficiency
  • Support innovation and renovation efforts in manufacturing

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided for job rotations
  • Performance-based incentives included
  • Competitive total rewards package offered
  • 401k with company match available
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Full Job Description
As a Manufacturing Excellence 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, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas contribute to and impact manufacturing excellence. You'll also gain experience in driving operational improvement projects as well as working on cross-functional teams to focus on making sustainable gains in reliability, quality, safety, cost, and delivery. 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 our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career. 37 Discover a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures that will allow you to rely on experience and discernment to plan and accomplish your goals37 37 Analyze given data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key stakeholders (i.e., sponsor, process owner, operator)37 37 Develop strategies to reduce material usages, material losses, and work to achieve energy savings37 37 Plan methods to improve efficiency in production37 37 Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards37 37 Support business innovation and renovation efforts37 REQUIREMENTS 37 Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 202737 37 Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestle9 Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program37 37 You will start your rotation for this Manufacturing Excellence MDA role at one of the following Nestle9 Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Davenport, Iowa37 OTHER 37 Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred37 37 Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred37 This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 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. Don't meet all the qualifications listed under "other"? These are preferred but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestle9 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. Nestle9 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 | Nestle9 Careers (nestlejobs.com). Job Requisition: 412494

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