Manufacturing Development Program - Carolina

About the role

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. As a member of our Manufacturing Development Program (MDP), you’ll gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments in a leading beverage manufacturer.

Program Overview

• 15-month rotational program designed to prepare you for leadership roles in manufacturing.
• 9 months rotating through plant departments, working on cost or time-saving projects that are impactful to the plant and Niagara.
• All participants rotate through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse; other rotations may include operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance depending on availability and interest.
• Each participant will act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months to fully understand the scope of the role and its importance to the plant’s overall performance, engaging leadership and problem-solving skills around people and technical issues.
• Relocating after completing the program is crucial to broaden job opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Participate in formalized professional skills training including Niagara culture, self-awareness, and leadership development.
• Receive ongoing support from Niagara Bottling’s leadership, MDP alumni, and a dedicated advisor from the Talent Development team.
• Complete Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects.
• Lead a shift in a manufacturing environment for 6 months.
• Travel to other plant locations for a minimum of 3 weeks.
• Work across all aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects.
• Present experiences and project outcomes to local and regional leadership.
• Attend department/manager meetings and act on feedback.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• No prior experience required in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• No prior experience required managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a field or similar manufacturing environment.
• 2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• 1 year of internship experience.

Education

• Minimum required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or any field.

Competencies

This position embodies Niagara’s LIFE competency model:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritizes safety, escalates issues immediately, prioritizes tasks based on department goals, shows respect, resolves interpersonal issues directly, resolves customer issues effectively, honors commitments.
• InnovACT: Continuously improves policies, methods, procedures, and/or products; adapts to unexpected changes; increases performance through efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develops technical knowledge, understands interdepartmental impact, seeks solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursues self-improvement, communicates clearly up, down, and across, manages expectations effectively.