Manufacturing Development Program - Carolina

Niagara Bottling; Carolina (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking participants for a 15-month Manufacturing Development Program in Carolina. You will rotate through Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other departments, serving as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months to gain leadership and problem-solving experience.

Relocation after the program is encouraged to broaden opportunities. The program emphasizes Lean Six Sigma training, personal growth, and alumni mentorship from Niagara leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects
• Preferred Qualifications: 1 Year - internship experience

Responsibilities

• During these 15 months, focus on career development through on-the-job training and professional development
• Participation in Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects
• 6 months of experience leading a shift in a manufacturing environment
• Potential travel to other plant locations for at least 3 weeks
• Work across manufacturing functions and complete cross-departmental projects
• Present experiences and project outcomes to local and regional leadership

Skills

Lead Like an Owner

Safety first

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Manufacturing Development Program - Carolina

Gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments in a leading beverage manufacturer as a member of our Manufacturing Development Program (MDP). Through this 15-month rotational program, learn to be a leader of people or processes by participating in hands-on experience, project work and professional development.

As an MDP participant, you will spend 9 months rotating through plant departments while working on cost or time-saving projects that are impactful to the plant and Niagara. All participants will rotate through Production, Maintenance and Warehouse, but other department rotations can include: operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance, depending on availability and interest.

Each MDP Participant will have the opportunity to act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months, in order to fully understand the scope of the role and its importance to the plant’s overall performance. This will provide the MDP a chance to engage their leadership and problem-solving skills when it comes to people and technical issues. This supervisor experience will prepare the MDP for a leader of people or process role upon graduation.

Relocating after completing the program is crucial, as it broadens the range of job opportunities available.
Niagara's Mission Statement and LIFE
Here at Niagara, it is our mission to deliver an unbeatable combination of quality, price, and service through hard work and innovation. Our employees Lead Like an Owner within every position, InnovAct every day, Find a way to accomplish even the most daunting tasks, and Empower one another. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have passion and grit to reach their goals
• Have a desire to expand their knowledge
• Work well in a team environment

Essential Functions

• During these 15 months, we will focus on your career development through a combination of on-the-job training and professional development. customized training and support. Specific examples include:
  • Formalized professional skills training including Niagara culture, self-awareness, and leadership development
  • Ongoing support from Niagara Bottling's leadership, MDP alumni, and a dedicated advisor from the Talent Development team
  • Participation in Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects
  • 6 months of experience leading a shift in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum of 3 weeks travel to other plant locations
  • Work in all aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects
  • Multiple opportunities to present experiences, and project outcomes to local and regional leadership
  • Attend department/manager meetings and action plan based on feedback
  • Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects
  • 1 Year - internship experience

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prior