Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Manager

Niagara Bottling; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 113,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Manager to drive change management and lead project execution within our Lighthouse Facilities. The role focuses on testing new processes, promoting continuous improvement, and optimizing new technologies to deliver sustainable manufacturing gains.

The successful candidate will collaborate with plant SMEs, HQ teams, and OEMs, analyze performance data, and create clear communication and training plans to ensure smooth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in field or similar manufacturing environment is needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with plant SMEs, HQ project teams and OEMs to identify opportunities to improve speed of adoption for capital projects.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and develop insights to mitigate risks and ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate change management processes for smooth implementation of process improvements and technology integrations.
• Create communication plans to inform employees about upcoming changes and benefits.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes and technologies.
• Monitor progress of Lighthouse initiatives across sister facilities and share lessons learned.

Skills

change management

project management

data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

clear communication

manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma tools

Automation knowledge

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.

Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Manager

The Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Manager will play a crucial role in driving change management and project execution within our Lighthouse Facilities. This team member is responsible for creating an environment that thrives at testing new emerging processes. They will champion a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness, encouraging employees to embrace innovation and actively participate in improvement initiatives. They will serve as a resource for optimizing new technologies, monitoring results, and disseminating lessons learned from executed projects. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with plant SMEs, HQ project teams (Asset Management, Systems Integration, IT and Project Management) and OEMs to identify opportunities to improve the speed of adoption for capital projects.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth implementation of process improvements and technology integrations.
• Create communication plans to inform employees about upcoming changes, address concerns, and promote understanding of the benefits.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes, technologies, and best practices to ensure smooth implementation, sustainable results, and to help them adapt to new ways of working.
• Provide guidance and support to sister facilities during the adoption of new processes, technologies, and optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and track the progress of "Lighthouse" initiatives being adopted across sister facilities, identifying opportunities for further improvement and sharing successes with the broader organization.

Expected Travel: 10% - 20%

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
• 10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Proven experience driving change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in a CPG facility.
• Proven experience in process optimization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
• Project management experience, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and Industry 4.0 principles is a plus.

Values

• 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 in Engineering or other related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering or other related field

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary $112,890.09 - $160,868.41 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 15%

Annual Benefits

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

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.

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.