Production Management Development Associate

Job Description

Production Management Development Associate | Nestlé Purina North America

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Nestlé Purina North America, offering a unique rotational experience across various U.S. manufacturing sites, with initial assignments in Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Clinton, Iowa. Nestlé Purina is an organization driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, dedicated to continuously pushing the boundaries of pet care through a long-standing tradition of excellence. This Management Development Associate program, established over 30 years ago, is designed to cultivate future leaders, providing a comprehensive personal and professional development journey that a classroom cannot offer. You will be coached from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth, and fast-tracked into management on the manufacturing side of the business. The rotational component provides fresh perspectives and growth, supported by a relocation assistance package, allowing you to focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career while gaining invaluable experience across various operational areas and directly contributing to the production of high-quality pet food.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Clinton, IA
• Pay: $85000 yearly
• Mission: Develop future leaders who will drive high-quality pet food production and operational efficiency across manufacturing sites.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Leadership: Lead and oversee the execution of production schedules.
• Resource Management: Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and resources necessary for plant-wide production.
• Efficiency Improvement: Plan methods to improve efficiency in production and execute production improvement tasks.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
• Safety & Asset Protection: Practice personal safety and be an example to the organization in terms of employee safety and protection of company assets.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management, or a related discipline, attained or expected by June 2027.
• Experience: Willingness to relocate to any of Nestlé Purina’s 24 U.S. manufacturing sites as you progress through the Management Development Associate program, with initial rotations at Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Clinton, Iowa.
• Skills: Production Management, Operations Performance, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Management, Safety Leadership.
• Bonus: Prior internship, co-op, practicum, or manufacturing experience; Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience.