Manufacturing Intern - Kansas City 2

About the role

Niagara is seeking Team Members to join our mission of providing customers the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. We offer an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with opportunities to make an impact, build lasting relationships, and develop a satisfying career. This summer internship is designed for current college students who want hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Spend 10–12 weeks working on high-impact projects within a manufacturing department.
• Rotate through multiple areas of the manufacturing plant to gain a comprehensive understanding of production processes.
• Provide hands-on support to plant team members, including operating machines and production methods.
• Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision-making efforts.
• Tackle problems with a continuous improvement mindset and propose solutions.
• Attend department meetings, take action based on feedback, and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Create and deliver a presentation summarizing internship experience, projects, and outcomes to department leadership.

Qualifications

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

Competencies

This position aligns with Niagara’s LIFE competency model, emphasizing the following drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritizes safety, escalates issues, respects others, resolves customer issues promptly, and honors commitments.
• InnovACT: Recommends continuous improvements, adapts to change, and increases efficiency.
• Find a Way: Develops technical knowledge, understands interdepartmental impact, and seeks solutions over blame.
• Empowered to be Great: Pursues growth opportunities, communicates clearly across all levels, and manages expectations effectively.

Education

• Minimum Required: Current Junior or Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Certification/License Required: None.
• Foreign Language Required: None.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including virtual care options).
• 401(k) with company match and Health Savings Account with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and expanded mental wellbeing benefits (including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members).
• Family Building Benefits, including fertility support, adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
• Income protection plans (Life, AD&D, short/long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plans).
• Special discount programs (pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, etc.).
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.