Production Operator Lead

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

This position is responsible for collaborating with the Production Supervisor to assist with daily operations of the production floor; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.

• Assists Production Supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standards of safety, quality, and throughput.
• Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.
• Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
• Assists supervisor with batching minerals (if applicable) and preparing production lines for scheduled changeovers.
• Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs; performs first-pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product; returns raw materials after completion of production runs.
• Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
• Supports Production Supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.
• Utilizes the Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicates appropriately per the escalation plan.
• Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Works 12‑hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2‑2‑3 schedule or as dictated by production demand.
• Note:
  
  duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 4 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 years experience in a comparable production role
• 4 years experience managing people or projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 6 years experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 years experience in a comparable production role
• 6 years experience managing people or projects
• Preferred experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Escalates safety issues immediately
  • Prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Recommends continuous improvements to policies, procedures, and products
  • Adapts to unexpected changes effectively
  • Enhances performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Develops technical knowledge through learning from others
  • Considers interdepartmental impact of decisions
  • Seeks solutions rather than assigning blame
• Empowered to Be Great
  • Pursues self‑improvement through growth opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly across all levels

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree

• Required:
  
  None
• Preferred:
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• Required:
  
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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 receive a limited 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 for all team members and…