Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate
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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. As a management Development Associate, you'll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can't offer.You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as a Manufacturing Excellence Management Development Associate. By joining Nestlé 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 manufacturing excellence. Following from there, you'll experience 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 a leadership developmental role with us versus somewhere else? Taking the manufacturing excellence 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.+ Analyze given data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key responsible people (i.e., sponsor, process owner, operator).+ Determine means to reduce material usages, material losses, and rework to achieve energy savings.+ Plan methods to improve efficiency in production.+ Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.+ Support Business Innovation and Renovation Efforts.**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, internship, or practicum experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience.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) . Don't meet all the qualifications listed under other ? These are preferred, but not required. When you apply for a role with Nestlé 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.**Requisition ID** : 314450It 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 Nestlé. 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. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. 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