Manufacturing Development Program - Florida
LOCATION - Groveland, FL
Gain first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments in a leading beverage manufacturer as a member of our Manufacturing Development Program (MDP). Through this 15-month rotational program, you will be a crucial member of the manufacturing team with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business by sharing your innovative ideas with team members and leadership. Following the MDP, a participant will be ready to take on a leadership role at one of our Niagara plant locations.
As an MDP participant, you will work with the different departments listed below within a Niagara plant and spend approximately three months working on a Six Sigma Project. Some of the departments you would work with include:
· Production
· Operations
· Engineering
· Human Resources
· Maintenance
· Warehouse
· Distribution
· Quality Assurance
Each MDP Participant will spend 6 months as Production Supervisor in order to fully understand the scope of the role and its importance to the plant’s overall performance. This will provide the MDP a chance to engage their leadership skills and be the “go-to” problem-solver at the plant when it comes to people and technical issues. This piece of the program will help prepare the MDP for a Supervisor role upon graduation.
Niagara’s Mission Statement and LIFE
Here at Niagara, it is our mission to deliver an unbeatable combination of quality, price, and service through hard work and innovation. Our employees Lead Like an Owner within every position, InnovAct every day, Find a way to accomplish even the most daunting tasks, and Empower one another. We are looking for candidates who:
· Have passion and grit to reach their goals
· Have a desire to expand their knowledge
· Work well in a team environment
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During these 15 months, we will focus on your career development through customized training and support. Specific examples include:
o 180 hours of formalized soft-skill training covering conflict resolution, innovation, cost management, and more.
o A support staff that includes team members from Niagara Bottling’s leadership, MDP alumni, and the Talent Development team; there is always someone willing to guide you through your personal and career development.
o Participation in a Six Sigma Greenbelt Project
o Experience as a Production Supervisor for 6 months
o Work in all aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects
o Presentations on recommendations and project outcomes
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Competencies
· Strong academic record
· Demonstrated leadership success
· Adaptable, analytical and a team player
· Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
Drive to succeed