Niagara Bottling, LLC
At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers with 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.
Plant Continuous Improvement Manager
Manages the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies in a manufacturing plant. Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement, as well as cost-savings measures. Essential Functions
Builds working relationships with the plant leadership team, Plant Director, corporate Lean Six Sigma team, and Continuous Improvement resources company-wide. Plays a central role in best-practice sharing across the entire manufacturing enterprise. Works collaboratively with site leadership to identify initiatives and establish priorities based on corporate business objectives and corporate Lean Six Sigma team input. Leads lean six sigma teams on projects that deliver process improvements and contribute financially to the business, leveraging the results throughout the organization. Builds Niagara's Continuous Improvement & Lean / Six Sigma competencies, including Six Sigma methodology, 5S, VSM, Kaizen, Green/Black Belt Certification, data-driven decision making, SPC, and related skills. The Plant CI Manager is expected to pursue ongoing training and certifications annually. Acts as a member of the plant management team, supporting and filling in for senior department managers as needed. Seeks opportunities to enhance team members' knowledge through training, education, and mentoring. Acts as a change agent, continuously challenging the status quo and exploring new ways to achieve business strategies. Utilizes data-driven, structured problem-solving tools, including Six Sigma, to improve process capability, reduce variation, and optimize performance. Implements visual controls like standard work, improvement walks, and process audits to ensure sustained results. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related field. 6 years in a similar position. 4 years managing people and projects. *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence without authority. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts. Talented influencer and team builder capable of motivating self-directed teams. Required travel: Approximately 15% domestic overnight travel, potentially up to 30% for certain projects. Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years in manufacturing or related field. 10+ years in a similar position. 6+ years managing people/projects. Progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership roles in production, technical, or warehouse operations. Experience with filling, food packaging, beverage filling, or high-speed consumer product manufacturing. Experience with improvement initiatives and methodologies like TPM, TQM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production System. Project management skills across cross-functional initiatives. Ability to use data for creative problem solving. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), inventory systems, and analysis tools like SPSS or Minitab. Core Competencies
This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE values, focusing on: Lead Like an Owner:
Ensuring safety, strategic input, data-driven decisions, cost management, and customer focus. InnovACT:
Continuous evaluation and development of programs and processes, monitoring performance metrics, and managing change effectively. Find a Way:
Analytical thinking, delegation, collaboration, and opportunity identification. Empowered to be Great:
Talent development, conflict resolution, and cultural fit in hiring. Education
Minimum: Bachelor's in a technical field or an Associate's with CI certifications. Preferred: Bachelor's in Engineering, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM or TPS certification. Additional Info
Benefits details:
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits *Note:
Applicants in Los Angeles County will be considered in accordance with local laws. Employment agencies submitting resumes agree that resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion. Niagara Plant Name: COLUMBUS
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Manages the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies in a manufacturing plant. Evaluates existing processes and identifies opportunities for quality or efficiency improvement, as well as cost-savings measures. Essential Functions
Builds working relationships with the plant leadership team, Plant Director, corporate Lean Six Sigma team, and Continuous Improvement resources company-wide. Plays a central role in best-practice sharing across the entire manufacturing enterprise. Works collaboratively with site leadership to identify initiatives and establish priorities based on corporate business objectives and corporate Lean Six Sigma team input. Leads lean six sigma teams on projects that deliver process improvements and contribute financially to the business, leveraging the results throughout the organization. Builds Niagara's Continuous Improvement & Lean / Six Sigma competencies, including Six Sigma methodology, 5S, VSM, Kaizen, Green/Black Belt Certification, data-driven decision making, SPC, and related skills. The Plant CI Manager is expected to pursue ongoing training and certifications annually. Acts as a member of the plant management team, supporting and filling in for senior department managers as needed. Seeks opportunities to enhance team members' knowledge through training, education, and mentoring. Acts as a change agent, continuously challenging the status quo and exploring new ways to achieve business strategies. Utilizes data-driven, structured problem-solving tools, including Six Sigma, to improve process capability, reduce variation, and optimize performance. Implements visual controls like standard work, improvement walks, and process audits to ensure sustained results. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or related field. 6 years in a similar position. 4 years managing people and projects. *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence without authority. Ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts. Talented influencer and team builder capable of motivating self-directed teams. Required travel: Approximately 15% domestic overnight travel, potentially up to 30% for certain projects. Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years in manufacturing or related field. 10+ years in a similar position. 6+ years managing people/projects. Progressive manufacturing experience, including leadership roles in production, technical, or warehouse operations. Experience with filling, food packaging, beverage filling, or high-speed consumer product manufacturing. Experience with improvement initiatives and methodologies like TPM, TQM, Lean, Six Sigma, or Toyota Production System. Project management skills across cross-functional initiatives. Ability to use data for creative problem solving. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), inventory systems, and analysis tools like SPSS or Minitab. Core Competencies
This role embodies Niagara’s LIFE values, focusing on: Lead Like an Owner:
Ensuring safety, strategic input, data-driven decisions, cost management, and customer focus. InnovACT:
Continuous evaluation and development of programs and processes, monitoring performance metrics, and managing change effectively. Find a Way:
Analytical thinking, delegation, collaboration, and opportunity identification. Empowered to be Great:
Talent development, conflict resolution, and cultural fit in hiring. Education
Minimum: Bachelor's in a technical field or an Associate's with CI certifications. Preferred: Bachelor's in Engineering, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, TPM or TPS certification. Additional Info
Benefits details:
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits *Note:
Applicants in Los Angeles County will be considered in accordance with local laws. Employment agencies submitting resumes agree that resumes become property of Niagara Bottling, LLC, which reserves the right to hire at its discretion. Niagara Plant Name: COLUMBUS
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