Manufacturing Co-op

Manufacturing Co-Op

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Let’s challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. Here at Nestlé 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 Nestlé USA. Our Manufacturing Co-Op Program is ready for you!

Here's a breakdown of what to expect with this program:

Nestlé 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 Nestlé USA. The Co-op program consists of 3-to-6-month rotational experiences in a factory environment intended to build capability and understanding of Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Manufacturing Excellence, Safety, Health and Environment, Quality and Supply Chain at Nestlé USA.

Whether you are joining the program as a junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestlé 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.

Your primary responsibilities:

As a Manufacturing Co-op, you will be learning and growing while delivering results for Nestlé 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.

Sample projects can include:

• 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.

Requirements

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Manufacturing, Food Science, Environmental and/or safety discipline, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, or other related field.  

• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred

• Flexible start date, ideally between mid- and late spring 2027

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

Additional Requirements

• Comfortable working with people in various capacities in a factory setting

• Able to work any shift, including second or third shift as required throughout program experiences

• Open to working in facilities where ambient conditions may be very cold, wet or warm

Additional Perks:

• Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with varied colleagues

• Mentorship and professional guidance from experienced leaders

• Work with an influential industry leader in consumer packaged goods (Fortune Magazine)

• Volunteer in community service opportunities with a variety of Nestlé Share Valued Organizations (e.g. Boys & Girls Club of America & Nestlé Adopt-A-School Program)

• The compensation for this role is $26 per hour.