Manufacturing Development Program, Carolina

About the Role

The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) is a 15-month rotational program designed to provide hands-on experience across a broad range of functions and departments within a leading beverage manufacturer. The program focuses on developing leadership skills for people or processes through practical experience, project work, and professional development. Participants will spend 9 months rotating through plant departments and working on cost or time-saving projects. All participants will rotate through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse. Other potential rotations include operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance. The program includes a 6-month period acting as a Plant Supervisor to understand the scope of the role and its importance to plant performance, preparing participants for leadership positions. Relocation after completing the program is required to broaden job opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments.
• Learn to be a leader of people or processes.
• Participate in hands-on experience and project work.
• Spend 9 months rotating through plant departments.
• Work on cost or time-saving projects that are impactful to the plant and Niagara.
• Rotate through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse.
• Potentially rotate through operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance.
• Act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months.
• Engage leadership and problem-solving skills for people and technical issues.
• Engage in on-the-job training and professional development.
• 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.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects.
• Gain 6 months of experience leading a shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Undertake a minimum of 3 weeks travel to other plant locations.
• Work in all aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects.
• 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 in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Passion and grit to reach goals.
• Desire to expand knowledge.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Bachelor's Degree (Minimum Required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or any field (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 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 Qualifications:
• 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.

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.
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits, 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.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities.