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Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate

Nestlé Purina
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026

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.


As a Manufacturing Excellence Management Development Associate at Nestlé Purina, we will coach you from the start, shaping your career trajectory for continuous learning and growth. Together, we'll explore 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 manufacturing excellence. You’ll also gain experience in 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 choose a leadership developmental role with us? It's a full-time position that fast-tracks you to management on the manufacturing side of our business. You are the future leader! Plus, a change in location offers a fresh perspective. Relocate to our factory sites nationwide with a relocation assistance package, 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.


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 2026.


Other

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


This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.


The approximate pay for this position is $85,000 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
: 365157

Salary : $85,000

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