Manufacturing Co-Op -Production Operations

Manufacturing Co-Op (Production Operations)

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow. At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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, Hot Pockets, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, and DiGiorno, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth. Across our organization, we are 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!

Let's challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. Here at Nestle USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers and your peers. We're inviting forward-thinking and courageous future technical experts and leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset 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 and pursue your career with Nestle USA. Our Manufacturing Co-Op Program is ready for you!

Here's a breakdown of what to expect with this program:
Nestle USA's Manufacturing Co-op program is a development experience that provides selected individuals the opportunity to gain real world experience while pursuing their degree and deepen their understanding of manufacturing at Nestle USA.

Whether you are joining the program as a junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestle USA and begin to understand the various departments working in collaboration to make our products. As you further your educational career, you will begin to experience a unique breadth of work assignments within your area of expertise.

As a Manufacturing Co-op, you will be learning and growing while delivering results for Nestle USA through key projects, systems, and people. Project assignments can provide the opportunity for the Co-Op to demonstrate initiative, work cross-functionally and gain knowledge and skills by recommending organizational actions that focus on cost savings or operational efficiencies. Each Co Op will be expected to complete a value-added project within the program timeframe.

• Quality or other process improvement projects using basic problem solving or statistical analysis.
• Standardizing work processes to improve operations and materials to assist in the training of new operators.
• Safety initiatives including improvements to the Confined Space and Lock Out-Tag Out programs.
• Cost Reduction:
  Reducing the amount of time and rework caused by line start-ups.
• Energy Conservation projects to reduce factory impact on the environment and detect opportunities for energy savings.

• Working towards a bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Management, Manufacturing, Logistics Management, or another related field.
• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis.
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities.
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments.

• Comfortable working with people in various capacities in a factory setting.
• Able to work any shift, including second…