Manufacturing Development Program - Atlanta
About the program
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.
Rotations and structure
- All participants rotate through Production, Maintenance and Warehouse
- 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
Essential functions
- 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.
Qualifications
Minimum: 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: 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
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.
Benefits
- 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
- And more