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Jobs at Nestlé Purina: Crete, NE

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska is one of the area’s largest manufacturers and among the largest wet pet food facilities in the country. Together, we proudly produce over 1k tons of pet food each day, including trusted brands like Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. As we work together to feed pets nationwide, we also care for the environment through water conservation, renewable electricity, and zero waste for disposal.  Located just 25 miles from Lincoln, our associates enjoy big-city amenities with a short commute to the close-knit community of Crete. 

Factory Facts
1965 factory opening
530+ employees
863k sq. ft. factory space
38% factory population has tenure of 10+ years
Purina workers checking canned food

100,000 Quality Checks Across All of Our Factories in a Typical 24-Hour Production Cycle

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99% of Our Pet Food Products Sold in the U.S. Are Made in Our U. S. Factories

Including Crete, NE

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More Than 80% of Electricity in Our Factories Comes From Renewable Sources

This includes solar, hydropower, wind and investments in renewable electricity. We plan to achieve 100% by 2025.

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Factory HR Manager

“I am proud to work for Nestlé Purina because the company has strong values, is an industry leader, and is committed to sustainability as well as a supportive and inclusive environment. Our culture focuses on associate development and continues to make a difference in the lives of pets and people each and every day.”

Brands Produced in Crete, NE
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Available Jobs in Crete, Nebraska

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska is one of the area’s largest manufacturers and among the largest wet pet food facilities in the country. Together, we proudly produce over 1k tons of pet food each day, including trusted brands like Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. As we work together to feed pets nationwide, we also care for the environment through water conservation, renewable electricity, and zero waste for disposal.  Located just 25 miles from Lincoln, our associates enjoy big-city amenities with a short commute to the close-knit community of Crete. 

 

Position Summary:

As the Manufacturing Excellence Specialist, you’ll train, coach, and assess teams across functions in our factory on their Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma activities. You’ll also dive into our data to help us identify opportunities to improve our performance and processes. Join our dynamic team in Crete and be a leader among our teams while performing traditional industrial performance and engineering responsibilities.

 

 

  • Gather data and analyze reports, including stoppage analysis and other production line data
  • Responsible for managing industrial performance activities in the factory, including Nestlé Manufacturing performance metrics
  • Provide continuous improvement project support and leadership, including the delegated supervision of employees allocated to those assignments
  • Support Nestlé Continuous Excellence pillars to drive world-class manufacturing
  • Work with leadership across the factory to support all manufacturing excellence activities

 

Requirements

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related technical/STEM discipline.

OR

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • 3+ years of operational experience in a manufacturing, industrial, technical, military, or related environment 

 

Salary: $74,969.10 to $100,552.00 per year

 

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

 

The pay range 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

 

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 425484 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary:

 

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska is one of the area’s largest manufacturers and among the largest wet pet food facilities in the country. Together, we proudly produce over 1k tons of pet food each day, including trusted brands like Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. As we work together to feed pets nationwide, we also care for the environment through water conservation, renewable electricity, and zero waste for disposal.  Located just 25 miles from Lincoln, our associates enjoy big-city amenities with a short commute to the close-knit community of Crete. 

 

At Nestlé Purina PetCare, we’re a “safety first” culture, driven by a zero accident, zero defect, zero waste mentality.  As a Controls Tech Specialist II, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and enhancing the accuracy, reliability and system control’s data credibility of PLC and PC-based automation systems. In this role, you will oversee PLC upgrades and wiring modifications on production equipment, and work directly with our maintenance team to troubleshoot and support production line modifications.

 

Work Schedule: The position will be assigned to either 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM–7:00 AM)

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting of automation systems and provides instrumentation, PLC and HMI/SCADA software and hardware support to the maintenance staff.
  • Execute plant projects and capital projects through conception to completion.
  • Maintain an up-to-date and complete set of as-built electrical and controls documentation.
  • Coordinate and implement control system software upgrades.
  • Perform Network Administration and Data Administration tasks for networked, PC based, control systems related equipment.
  • Develop, read, and interpret all electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and programs essential to plant operation; provide updates as necessary.
  • Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

 

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 5+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments 

 

OR

 

  • Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • 3+ years’ applicable experience in PLC software and hardware troubleshooting and/or HMI-systems in controls, automation, electrical, or industrial maintenance environments 

 

 

  • Must be available for on-call rotation during off hours.

 

 

 

Salary: $84,863.70 to $115,982.00 per year

 

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

 

The pay range 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

 

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 425982 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

 

Position Summary

 

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also proudly do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives. 

 

This position will be on an off shift schedule and will work a 12-2 schedule (working every other weekend).

 

As a Production Supervisor, you’ll lead by example as you foster and engage in a culture of standards that promotes the highest level of safety and quality throughout our processes. Coach and develop a team of technicians who will work across functions to ensure top-notch equipment performance throughout the operation day. Oversee your team’s career development as you help them achieve performance goals in their area of responsibility. 

 

  • Monitor and ensure development of team through progression plan adherence. 
  • Oversee performance of team including coaching, issuing corrective actions, issuing recognition, recommending promotions, and monitoring full associate life cycle. 
  • Coach and develop staff on continuous improvement efforts, TPM, and leadership skills. 
  • Collaborate with cross functional factory leadership team to ensure end-to-end performance success. 
  • Utilize problem-solving and tools available to reduce equipment downtime. 
  • Lead projects focused on performance improvement, factory goals, and personal development including sponsorship of continuous improvement efforts within the facility. 
  • Deliver key performance indicators within assigned area of responsibility in the factory including operational efficiency, downtime, and staffing utilization. 

  

Requirements 

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment
  • 1+ years’ supervisory experience in a manufacturing, military, or related environment

 

Salary: $75,229.20 to $99,782.00 per year

 

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

 

The pay range 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

 

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 424828 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

 

Position Summary

 

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal.  Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.  

 

Sign-on Bonus!


Hourly pay starting at $31.68 with opportunities for increase up to $38.02 through additional training / certifications. You will enjoy competitive weekly pay, shift differential eligibility, overtime pay, up to 7% quarterly bonus, full health benefits, 401k match, a union pension, paid time off, excellent maternity/paternity leave and so much more!

 

As a Maintenance Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance of all plant systems, which will include facilities, unloading, processing, packing and warehouse operations. You will troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment. Working in a safe manner at all times, you will play a major role in machine reliability and process improvements across the plant. Our maintenance work includes both predictive and preventative maintenance.

 

  • Maintenance of plant systems: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation
  • Troubleshoot electrical controls systems including motors and PLCs
  • Use test equipment such as multimeters, megohmmeters, and process simulators
  • Repair gear reducers, belt and screw conveyors, chain elevators, and packaging equipment
  • Maintain wastewater system, boiler operations, cooling towers, and general building needs
  • Complete predictive maintenance such as vibration analysis and oil sample collection

 

Requirements

  • 6+ months of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, warehouse, industrial, military, or related environment OR a 2-year technical degree completed

 

Other

  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends

 

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.

 

Pay: $31.68 per hour

 

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

 

The pay range 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

 

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 https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 422903 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a management Development Associate, you will 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 quality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas contribute to and impact 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 our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching 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) 

  • Develop strategies 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 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027 

  • Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program 

  • You will start your rotation for this Manufacturing Excellence MDA role at one of the following Nestlé Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Davenport, Iowa 

 

OTHER 

  • Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred 

  • Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred   

  

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.   

 

The starting pay for this position is $85,000 per year. 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.

 

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.

 

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).   

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.


To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 415320 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

 

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 a classroom can’t offer. 

  

As a Production 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 quality assurance, safety, supply chain, engineering, human resources, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborates with the production team. You’ll also gain experience in leading people and operations through the entire path to high-quality pet food production. 

  

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 our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching 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 

  • 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 execute production improvement tasks 

  • Maintain compliance with approved methods and quality standards 

  

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business Management or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027 

  • Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program 

  • You will start your rotation for this Production MDA at one of the following Nestlé Purina factories: Bloomfield, Missouri; Crete, Nebraska; or Clinton, Iowa 

 

Other 

  • Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred 

  • Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred 

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.  

  

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.  

 

The starting pay for this position is $85,000 per year. 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).

 

REQUISITION ID
412478

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 412478 

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

 

For more than 30 years, our Management Development Associate program has developed our future leaders. As a Management Development Associate, you will embark on a personal and professional development experience a classroom simply can’t offer.  

  

As a Safety 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 quality assurance, supply chain, engineering, human resources, production, R&D engineering, information systems, and operations performance to understand how each of these areas collaborate with safety. You’ll learn quickly that safety is our number one priority and we want our associates to go home the same way they came in. Throughout your time in our MDA program, you will gain experience in implementing risk assessment processes, making safety improvement recommendations, and delivering comprehensive safety trainings to new hires and contractors. 

  

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 our future leader! Plus, the rotational component of the program provides a change in location which offers fresh perspectives and growth opportunities. With a relocation assistance package, each move will be supported so that you can focus on learning end-to-end processes, building your network, and launching your career. 

 

  • Implement and utilize assessment and risk prediction processes to ensure effective identification, communication, and mitigation of workplace hazards 

  • Make recommendations for safety improvements throughout the factory 

  • Provide effective safety training that includes safety orientation programs for new hires and contractors  

  • Organize, coordinate, and conduct training for the factory safety committee 

  • Model and enforce compliance of internally and externally mandated safety regulations and procedures 

  • Serve as a resource to all factory employees, providing exceptional customer service 

  

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health or related discipline attained or expected by June 2027 

  • Must be open to relocation to any of our 24 Nestlé Purina manufacturing sites across the U.S. as you progress through the MDA program 

  • You will start your rotation for this Safety MDA at one of the following Nestlé Purina factories: Crete, Nebraska; Clinton, Iowa; or Davenport, Iowa 

 

Other 

  • Prior internship, co-op, practicum or manufacturing experience preferred 

  • Involvement in student organizations and/or other leadership experience preferred 

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.   

 

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.  

   

The starting pay for this position is $80,000 per year. Please note that the pay provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. 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).  

 

REQUISITION ID
412495

 

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
 
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
 

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

 

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

 

Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.

 

Job Requisition: 412495 

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