Manufacturing Development Program - Temple

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leaves

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking candidates for its 15-month Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) in Temple. You will rotate through plant departments such as Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, gaining hands-on experience and participating in cost and time-saving projects.

You may act as a Plant Supervisor during the 6-month leadership rotation. Relocation after the program is emphasized to expand future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing people or projects.
• Demonstrated internship experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive formal skills training including Niagara culture and leadership development.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt training and projects.
• Lead a shift for six months and engage in cross-department projects.
• Travel to other plant locations for collaboration and learning.

Skills

Experience in Field/Manufacturing

People management

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Minimum Required:

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.

• 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 - Temple

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

• 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
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or any field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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Niagara Plant Name

TEMPLE