Manufacturing Development Program - Carolina
About The Position
Niagara is seeking motivated individuals for its 15-month Manufacturing Development Program (MDP) in Carolina. This program offers hands-on experience across various functions in a leading beverage manufacturer, focusing on developing leaders for people or processes. Participants will engage in practical experience, project work, and professional development. The program includes 9 months of plant rotations through Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse, with potential rotations in operations, engineering, human resources, or quality assurance. A key component is a 6-month role as a Plant Supervisor to understand leadership responsibilities and prepare participants for post-program roles. Relocation after completion is encouraged to broaden career 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 for 9 months, 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's scope and importance.
- 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.
- Travel to other plant locations for a minimum of 3 weeks.
- Stand or walk for extended periods 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
