Manufacturing Development Program - Stockton

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.

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 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.

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,
Innov Act every day,
Find a way to accomplish even the most daunting tasks
, and Empower one another
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• Have passion and grit to reach their goals
• Have a desire to expand their knowledge
• Work well in a team environment

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Prioritises resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honours commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  - Makes recommendations to continuously…