Manufacturing Development Program - Dallas
About The Position
The Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) at Niagara is a 15-month rotational program designed to provide participants with first-hand experience across a broad range of functions and departments within a leading beverage manufacturer. The program aims to develop leaders of people or processes through hands-on experience, project work, and professional development. Participants will rotate through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse departments, with potential rotations in operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance. A key component of the program is a 6-month period acting as a Plant Supervisor to understand the role's scope and importance, fostering leadership and problem-solving skills. 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
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, working on cost or time-saving projects.
- Rotate through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse departments.
- Potentially rotate through operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance.
- Act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months to understand the role and its importance.
- Engage leadership and problem-solving skills in people and technical issues.
- Participate 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.
- Participate in Lean Six Sigma Yellow and Green Belt training and projects.
- Lead a shift in a manufacturing environment for 6 months.
- Travel a minimum of 3 weeks 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.
- 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
