Technical Engineering Manager - Full-time

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.

Technical Engineering Manager

As a Technical Engineering Manager, you will provide analytical support of line operations throughout the company. This includes working with vendors to enhance the current system infrastructure and oversee its implementation, while following up regularly to ensure quality standards are being maintained. In this position, you will also be responsible for the oversight and training of team leads and team technicians.

Detailed Description

• Analytical Support of Line Operations throughout all Niagara Plants
  • Utilize system tools to analyze efficiencies of current line operations
  • Identify high-level risk areas within each line by site
  • Encourage root cause corrective action
  • Develop automated reporting tools for management team – at each site and corporate office
• Working with Vendors in Enhancing Current System Infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities within current systems
  • Work with Vendors to determine compatibility with Niagara systems
  • Provide recommendations to senior staff of appropriate enhancements
  • Negotiate with Vendors on contracts and service agreements
• Management of System Implementation
  • Develop a scope and implementation plan for each facility in line with daily operations
  • Installation and integration of new and existing Niagara systems to all sites
  • Ensure systems are kept up-to-date with latest versions
• Quality Control & Assurance
  • Perform audits of each Niagara site at least once a year to ensure all systems are within specifications
  • Attend business reviews with supplier(s) at all sites to ensure sure all systems are in compliance
  • Work with plant management team and supplier(s) to address and resolve all non-conformance issues
• Training and Development
  • Develop and Lead a training team and creating system experts at each site
  • Ensure training of personnel on system enhancements are up-to-date.
  • Work with site specific leaders in resolving system obstacles
  • Create and maintain communication channels for better information flow -- Communicate relevant information to all major customers and stakeholders
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% of the year
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Work Experience/KSA’s

• Required:
  • 7-10 years – Experience in Field
  • 5-7 years – Experience in Position
  • 3-5 years – Experience Supervising Employees

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred:
  • 10+ years – Experience in Field
  • 7-10 years – Experience in Position
  • 5-7 years – Experience Supervising Employees

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Proficiency in, but not limited to:
  • Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
  • Oracle Business Systems
  • Efficiency Improvement Analysis
  • New System Implementation & Administration
• Lean & Six Sigma Certification
• Able to translate data into recommendable actions to senior staff
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
• Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration

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