Injection Manager

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

Injection Manager plans, directs, and monitors preventative and corrective maintenance and repair activities to ensure the company’s buildings, facilities, machinery, and equipment operate reliably and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of injection molding, blow molding, and packaging equipment.
• Oversees activities of the maintenance department.
• Collaborates with Production Manager to schedule preventative maintenance activities.
• Builds world-class mechanical and preventative maintenance teams to keep production equipment in excellent condition, maintain high line efficiencies, and ensure proper stock of parts.
• Oversees outside contractors performing installations and projects at the facility.
• Interfaces with others in the organization to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews performance of employees; works with HR for employee discipline issues, terminations, and recruitment.
• Oversees safety team activities, monitors, and enforces safety requirements.
• Builds a positive work environment.
• Develops, recommends, and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and maintenance records.
• Develops capital equipment justifications for machine tools and process technology to improve quality, cost, and cycle times.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years of experience in this position or managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of experience in this position.
• 6+ years of experience managing people/projects (may include a combination of work experience and education).

Skills

• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with the immediate team and peers.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Performs work under direct supervision; handles basic issues and problems, referring more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety-related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents.
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
  • Makes data-driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions.
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long-term impact over short-term wins.
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success.
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer.
  • Makes strategic decisions that prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals.
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts strategy as needed when managing change.
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates.
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways.
• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily on technical expertise.
  • Engages in long-term talent planning.
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports.
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams.

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studies.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.

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.