Manufacturing Excellence; Continuous Improvement Management Development Associate

Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina North America. For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As an MDA, you’ll embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer. We will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. You’ll explore information systems, quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, and operations performance to understand how each area collaborates with manufacturing excellence.

You’ll gain experience in driving operational improvement projects and working on cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable gains in reliability, quality, safety, cost, and delivery. This full-time role fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of the business. You may relocate to our factory sites nationwide with relocation assistance, learn end-to-end processes, build your network, and launch 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.
• Analyze given data and operating conditions; implement changes and follow-up on results by involving key stakeholders (i.e., sponsor, process owner, operator).
• Determine means to reduce material usages, material losses, and work 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.

• 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 2026.
• Prior co-op, internship, or practicum experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience.

• This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
• Compensation:
  The approximate pay for this position is $85,000 annually. This is a good faith estimate; final compensation may vary based on 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 by position.

When you apply for a role with Nestlé Purina, confidentiality is respected. We are intentional about creating an inclusive workplace for everyone. We consider our associates our most valuable assets. Please apply for full consideration.