Manufacturing Development Program - Lancaster

Niagara Water • Lancaster, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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, learn to be a leader of people or processes by participating in hands-on experience, project work and professional development. As an MDP participant, you will spend 9 months rotating through plant departments while working on cost or time-saving projects that are impactful to the plant and Niagara. All participants will rotate through Production, Maintenance and Warehouse, but other department rotations can include: operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance, depending on availability and interest. Each MDP Participant will have the opportunity to act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months, 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 and problem-solving skills when it comes to people and technical issues. This supervisor experience will prepare the MDP for a leader of people or process role upon graduation. Relocating after completing the program is crucial, as it broadens the range of job opportunities available.

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 Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse departments.
• Participate in cost or time-saving projects impactful to the plant.
• Act as a Plant Supervisor for 6 months, leading a shift in a manufacturing environment.
• Engage leadership and problem-solving skills for people and technical issues.
• Travel to other plant locations for a minimum of 3 weeks.
• 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.

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