Production Operations Management Development Associate

3 days ago

Davenport, Iowa, United States Nestle Purina PetCare Company Full time
About the Role

We are a leader in the pet care industry, which means we are not only ahead in volume, profit, and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agility into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

About the Program

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. This program allows you to embark on a personal and professional development experience that a classroom cannot offer.

You'll be coached from the beginning, solidifying your career trajectory to learn and grow as a Production (Operations) Management Development Associate.

About the Experience

By joining Nestle 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 production management work that you'll do.

Following from there, you'll experience leading people and the operations floor through the entire path to high-quality pet food production.

Why Choose This Role?

Taking the production 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.

About the Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Practice personal safety and be an example to the organization in terms of employee safety and protection of company assets.
  • Lead and oversee the execution of production schedules. Ensure the flow of materials, parts, and resources necessary for plant-wide production.
  • Plan methods to improve efficiency in production and be assigned production improvement tasks.
  • Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards.
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, practicum, or internship experience; manufacturing experience; student organization or other leadership experience is preferred.
About the Compensation

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.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with Company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

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