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 (multiple locations)

Join our 15-month Manufacturing Development Program at one of our industry leading beverage manufacturing plants to put yourself on the path to leadership at Niagara.

We’ll support you from day one with a customized rotation plan to grow you into a leader or technical expert. You’ll rotate through the Production, Maintenance and Warehouse departments, with options to rotate through Operations, Engineering, Human Resources or Quality Assurance.  



Make a lasting impact on the business by getting hands-on on the production floor and working on high-impact projects with the leadership team. You’ll build relationships with other program participants and Team Members starting with the Program Conference in Southern California and by traveling to other plants during the program. Your supervisor rotation will give you experience leading a team to hit shift goals and overcome challenges while contributing to continuous improvement within the plant. At the end of your program, you’ll be ready to take on the next adventure in your Niagara journey managing people, processes or projects in one of our plants nationwide. Willingness to relocate to any other Niagara plant for your next role is a requirement of this unique leadership development experience.

Essential Functions 

 

During these 15 months, we will focus on your career development through a combination of on-the-job training, 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 

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

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.

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