Manufacturing Development Program - Louisville
About The Position
The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) at Niagara is a 15-month rotational program designed to develop leaders in a leading beverage manufacturing company. Participants will gain hands-on experience across various functions and departments, including Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, with potential rotations in operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance. The program includes project work focused on cost or time savings, professional development, and a 6-month stint as a Plant Supervisor to understand leadership and problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. Relocation after program completion is encouraged to broaden job opportunities.
Requirements
- 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
- 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects (experience may include a combination of work experience and education)
- Bachelor's Degree
Nice To Haves
- 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
- 1 Year - internship experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or any field
Responsibilities
- Rotate through plant departments for 9 months, gaining experience in Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, with potential rotations in operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance.
- Work on cost or time-saving projects that are impactful to the plant and Niagara.
- Act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months to understand the scope of the role and its importance to plant performance.
- Engage leadership and problem-solving skills related to 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.
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
