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Niagara Bottling, LLC Manufacturing Development Program - R39638 in Byhalia, Mississippi
This is a job for a Manufacturing Development Program position with a company located in Byhalia, MS.
Job Summary: 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, you will be a crucial member of the manufacturing team with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the business by sharing your innovative ideas with team members and leadership. Following the MDP, a participant will be ready to take on a leadership role at one of our Niagara plant locations. As an MDP participant, you will work with the different departments listed below within a Niagara plant and spend approximately three months working on a Six Sigma Project. Each MDP Participant will spend 1-3 months of their program as Production Supervisor 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 skills and be the "go-to" problem-solver at the plant when it comes to people and technical issues. This piece of the program will help prepare the MDP for a Supervisor role upon graduation.
Essential Functions: During these 15 months, we will focus on your career development through customized training and support. Specific examples include: 180 hours of formalized soft-skill training covering conflict resolution, innovation, cost management, and more. A support staff that includes team members from Niagara Bottling's leadership, MDP alumni, and the Talent Development team; there is always someone willing to guide you through your personal and career development. Participation in a Six Sigma Greenbelt Project. Experience as a Production Supervisor for 6 months. Work in all aspects of manufacturing and complete cross-departmental projects. Presentations on recommendations and project outcomes. Attend department/manager meetings and action plan based on feedback.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 0 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment. 0 Years - Experience in Position. 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment. 2 Years - Experience working in Position. 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects. 0 Years - Internship experience. Experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
Competencies: This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success: Makes safety the number one priority. Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately. Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals. Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly. Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively. Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers. Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products. Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances. Increases performance through greater efficiency. Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts. Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions. Seeks solutions rather than placing blame. Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities. Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across. Communicates effectively to manage expectations.
Education: Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religi n, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.