Manufacturing Development Program, Cincinnati

About the Role

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. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

This 15-month rotational program offers first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments in a leading beverage manufacturer. Through hands-on experience, project work, and professional development, you will learn to be a leader of people or processes.

• Rotational Structure:
• 9 months rotating through plant departments (Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, and potentially operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance).
• 6 months acting as a Plant Supervisor to understand the scope and importance of the role, developing leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Relocation: Relocating after completing the program is crucial to broaden job opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training and professional development focused on career growth.
• Engage 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.
• Participate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects.
• Gain 6 months of experience leading a shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Complete cross-departmental projects.
• Present experiences and project outcomes to local and regional leadership.
• Attend department/manager meetings and action plans based on feedback.
• Work in all aspects of manufacturing.
• Travel to other plant locations for a minimum of 3 weeks.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or any field

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner:
• Make safety the number one priority.
• Keep alert for safety issues and escalate immediately.
• Effectively prioritize tasks based on department goals.
• Show respect to others and confront interpersonal issues directly.
• Prioritize resolution of customer issues effectively.
• Respond promptly and honor commitments.
• InnovACT:
• Make recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products.
• Demonstrate adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes.
• Increase performance through greater efficiency.
• Find a Way:
• Seek to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts.
• Understand interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions.
• Seek solutions rather than placing blame.
• Empowered to be Great:
• Consistently look for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities.
• Communicate clearly and promptly up, down, and across.
• Communicate effectively to manage expectations.

Benefits

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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 including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!