Manufacturing Development Program - Temple

Niagara Bottling; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D

Job summary

Niagara Bottling is seeking candidates for its Manufacturing Development Program in Temple, TX. This 15‑month rotational program lets participants gain hands‑on experience across plant departments, including Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, with chances to lead as a Plant Supervisor during the latter part of the program.

MDP participants will rotate through operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance depending on availability and interest, building leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 0 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 2 years experience in field or similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 2 years experience managing people/projects.
• 1 year internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred: Engineering/Business

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.

• 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.

In addition, you will be:

• Expected to work a minimum of 60 hours a week.
• Learning, organising, and adapting to changing priorities and demands.
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient, safe and clean working environment.
• Appropriately prioritising tasks while maintaining a keen focus on safety and injury prevention.
• Involved in production planning, quality control, and continuous improvement activities.

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 prioritises tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honours 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: None

Preferred: None

Benefits

• 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 counselling 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

Qualified Applicants

Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Company Background

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless! Niagara’s culture is fast‑paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.