Manufacturing Development Program - Jacksonville

Niagara Water • Jacksonville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) at Niagara is a 15-month rotational program designed to provide participants with hands-on experience across various functions and departments within a leading beverage manufacturer. The program aims to develop leaders of people or processes through practical experience, project work, and professional development. Participants will spend 9 months rotating through plant departments such as Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, and potentially Operations, Engineering, Human Resources, or Quality Assurance. The final 6 months involve acting as a Plant Supervisor to understand the role's scope and importance to plant performance, preparing participants for leadership positions. Relocation after program completion is encouraged to broaden job opportunities.

Requirements

• 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)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or any field

Responsibilities

• Rotate through plant departments including Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, with potential rotations in operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance.
• Work on cost or time-saving projects impactful to the plant.
• Act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months to understand the role and its importance to plant performance.
• Engage leadership and problem-solving skills in people and technical issues.
• Participate in on-the-job training and professional development.
• Complete cross-departmental projects.
• Present experiences and project outcomes to local and regional leadership.
• Attend department/manager meetings and action plan based on feedback.
• Lead a shift in a manufacturing environment for 6 months.
• Travel to other plant locations for a minimum of 3 weeks.
• Work in all aspects of manufacturing.

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 for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level