Manufacturing Technology Manager (Remote)

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.


Consider applying here, if you want to:

+ Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.



+ Develop lasting relationships with great people.



+ Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.


We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.


Manufacturing Technology Manager (Remote)


The Manufacturing Technology Manager position will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Manufacturing Technology Specialists, Integration of new Technology, Continuous Improvement and Cost reduction efforts, Support of skills-based operation throughout Niagara plants, enhancing current system infrastructure, management of learning and working closely with QA to coordinate audits and other skills assessments.

The primary mode for implementing these efforts is through training programs; On The Job training, overseeing front-line curriculum development and authorizing subsequent leaders to re-deliver the instructor led training components.
Essential Functions

Training Delivery

+ Deliver training to participants

+ Oversee the training development of the Manufacturing Technology Supervisor / Specialist / Trainee

+ Work with OEM on new technologies and training requirements

Instructional Design

+ Oversee the instructional design development of the Manufacturing Technology Supervisor / Specialist / Trainee

+ Develop training material associated with inventory systems and operations

+ Execute higher inventory accuracies within our production facilities, distribution centers, and third-party logistical centers

+ Ensure that competencies required by existing and new processes and equipment are identified and incorporated into corrective actions.

+ Communicate effectively with training stakeholders for any requirements

+ Collaborate with other Technical Services groups to write, or work with vendors to develop, written and demonstration-based Skills Assessments to determine baseline knowledge of all Niagara Mfg Technical personnel

+ Implement soft skill training for team members

+ Review line efficiencies for areas of opportunity

+ Teach equipment-specific root-cause troubleshooting methods

+ Identify high-level risk areas within each line by site and develop written training plans to address issues

+ Collaborate with Technology Specialists in plant, interplant, and within all Technical Services groups to deploy necessary resources to address the problems

+ Performs audits of each Niagara site at least once a year to ensure all learning systems and Certifications are being maintained and have the specified positive effect

+ Attend Skills Assessments, Gap Audits, and business reviews with supplier(s) at all sites as pertinent to area of expertise to ensure learning management is supporting all technical initiatives

+ Work with plant management team and supplier(s) to address and resolve all non-conformance issues

+ Support Plant Continuous Improvement Process Managers with training materials

+ Assist leadership in demonstrating their commitment to continuous improvement and removing barriers that slow successful improvement initiatives

+ Utilize data-driven, structured problem-solving tools, including Six Sigma to improve process capability, reduce variation and optimize performance.

Impart these tools to the work teams as appropriate within a Technical Training environment

+ Support all Manufacturing stakeholders in developing and implementing robust progression planning and performance management tools


Qualifications

+ Minimum Qualifications:

+ 6 Years – Experience in business analysis or adult learning theory or similar manufacturing environment

+ 6 Years – Experience in Position

+ 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects


*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

+ Preferred Qualifications:

+ 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

+ 10+ Years – Experience working in Position

+ 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects


*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:

+ Lead Like an Owner

+ 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


+ InnovACT

+ 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


+ Find a Way

+ Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts

+ Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions

+ Seeks solutions rather than placing blame




+ Empowered to be Great

+ 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 in related field pertaining to manufacturing.



+ Preferred:

+ Master's Degree in business, education or related field.


Certification/License:

+ Required: N/A

+ Preferred: ATD Certified

Foreign Language

+ Required: None Required

+ Preferred: Elementary Proficiency

+ Spanish




Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary


$118,937.79 - $172,459.80 / Yearly


Bonus Target: 10% Annual


Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits



* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.



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Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.


Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation.

With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!


Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative.

Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done.

We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.


From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.


We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!


Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

Required Skill Profession

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