Batching 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. Consider applying if you want to work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact, develop lasting relationships with great people, and build a satisfying career.

About the role

The Batching Operator Lead is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand, ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Precisely stages kits and verifies physical ingredients to match the ingredients on batch sheets according to the product recipes.
• Collaborates with Production and Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).
• Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP’s, foaming equipment, and hand brushing).
• Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.
• 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 general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership.
• Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.
• Provides status report during shift handoff (batches produced, quality, and results of batching).
• Works with PM team to ensure PM’s are completed timely.
• Must have proficient knowledge of Tetra System and the batching flow to production and Plant Master reporting.
• Reports non-compliance and food safety issues to management.
• Assists with training of Batching Operators.
• Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.

Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to visually inspect product and materials.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12-hour shifts, day or night, overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • 4 years of experience in the position.
  • 4 years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
  • 6 years of experience working in the position.
  • 6 years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Skills

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 oneself through growth and development opportunities.
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma.
• Preferred: High School Diploma.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Hourly
$27.35 - $36.23 / Hourly

Benefits

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

• 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.