[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) Nestlé · Crete, NE # Manufacturing Excellence Specialist Crete, NE, US $74,969.10 to $100,552.00 per year Manufacturing & Production Listed on Nestlé’s official careers site. Listed as of November 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Crete-Manufacturing-Excellence-Specialist-NE-68333/1453146533/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nestlé](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) / Manufacturing Excellence Specialist ## Job description 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 Jefferson 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](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](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. Purely Driven. ### Job Requisition 425484 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 5, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 5, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Crete, NE, US - Pay: $74,969.10 to $100,552.00 per year[Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Crete-Manufacturing-Excellence-Specialist-NE-68333/1453146533/) ## Hiring at Nestlé - Open jobs: 2,907 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 16, 2026 [All Nestlé jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Nestlé ### [Production Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/b2de2bf58aea76a1d650/) Crete, NE, US ### [Controls Technical Specialist II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/d80ee71bd8dc523573f9/) Crete, NE, US ### [Maintenance Electrician - Sign-on Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/2b47755cfcc588e3d060/) Crete, NE, US ### [Maintenance Technician - Sign-on Bonus](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/3dcb0ef00f66f0ebeeaf/) Crete, NE, US ### [2027 Manufacturing Co-Op](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/6ba551e8725c143103bb/) Springville, UT, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Manufacturing Engineering & Operational Excellence Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/4d7f2a589820b1101467/) Eaton · Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA ### [Manufacturing Excellence Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/8895b70a6ffe2f2b3b55/) Nextpower · Mesa, Arizona - USA ### [Director, Manufacturing Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/4951a02204d216068a88/) Nextpower · Mesa, Arizona - USA ### [Global Manufacturing and Operational Excellence Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/legrand/jobs/6b6220106945b8c46616/) Legrand · Canonsburg, PA, United States ### [Manager, Manufacturing Excellence](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/barry-callebaut/jobs/a204d6a948ee6e472c02/) Barry Callebaut · Eddystone, PA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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