Quality Assurance Manufacturing Development Program (QA MDP) - 2017

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.

Quality Assurance Manufacturing Development Program (QA MDP) - 2017

Niagara Bottling is the leading manufacturer of private label bottled water in the country. We work closely with the largest retail organizations in the U.S. and an outstanding collection of world class suppliers. With a family owned and operated culture, we have been able to continue our ongoing commitments to our people, technology, innovation and customer service, which have led to at least 30% growth each year for the past 5 years.

Consistently growing by at least 30% each year for the past 5 years is no easy task! Our keys to success revolve around these factors:

• Ongoing commitment to our people, technology and customer service
• Vertically integrated manufacturing process focused on sustainability – manufacture 100% of our bottles, preforms and caps in-house
• Fastest and most technologically advanced bottling lines – more than 60 high speed bottling lines with speeds up to 1,800 bottles per minute
• Award winning Eco-Air Bottle – one of the lightest and strongest bottles in the world
• Family owned and operated since 1963 – allowing for flexible, quick responses to changing market conditions
• Diversified production footprint across U.S. – produce teas, sports drinks, vitamin waters, and sparkling waters

We are looking for dynamic professionals who are willing to work in a fast-paced, family oriented manufacturing environment. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who will be able to maintain a great team attitude, demonstrate passion for your work, and exhibit the willingness to learn.

As a member of our Quality Assurance Manufacturing Development Program (QA MDP), you will have the opportunity to learn all about what it means to be part of the Niagara Bottling family through a 12-month rotational program at one of Niagara’s innovative plants. During this time, you will learn to be a crucial member of the manufacturing team that keeps the heart of the Niagara business pumping. You will also contribute to the ins and outs of Niagara Bottling’s continued success by sharing your innovative ideas with team members and leadership!

The QA MDP program is intended to ready select individuals for a role as a QA Manager or Supervisor at one of Niagara’s numerous manufacturing facilities.

The quality rotation will include the following training focal points. Length of time spent in each area of study will vary depending on candidate experience and growth once placed. (Timelines are Recommendations)

• Orientation week with Quality Team (2 weeks)
• MDP formal rotation (8 weeks)
  • Orientation with Plant Manager
  • Operations Overview
  • Facilities
  • Plant Engineer
  • Injection
  • Blow Molding
  • Silo
  • Labeler
  • Production Supervisor
  • Plant Human Resources and Safety
  • Warehouse / Distribution
  • Maintenance
• Quality Technician Training (4 weeks)
  • Onboard training / shift coverage
  • Perform all Technician Duties during this rotation
• Quality Supervisor Training (8 weeks)
  • Onboard training / shift coverage
  • Travel and Witness Beverage Line Operation (1 week)
• Quality Manager Rotation (6 weeks)
  • Perform all QA manager duties during the 6 week rotation
  • Review each week with Plant QA Manager
    • Weekly report cards to be generated and reviewed
• Additional Quality Orientation
  • Visit Corporate Office (1 week)
    • Meet and Greet with Corporate Quality Staff
  • Visit 1 additional Niagara Production Facility (1 week)
    • Shadow Quality department at another facility
• Continue working with Plant Quality staff until further placement is available (~10-20 weeks)
• Additional training or certifications to be completed during program:
  • Niagara U Leadership Training Sessions
  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • HACCP Certification
  • SQF Practitioner Certification
  • IBWA CPO Certification
  • Spring Site Visit
  • Title 21 Sampling
  • Trailer Wash Station Audit
  • 3PL Warehouse Audit

With Niagara Bottling growing at such a rapid rate, the MDP must grow with it to sustain its success. As a result, the MDP has grown by 100% in the past 24 months alone! The MDP growth has also translated into growth in career opportunities. The MDP has a tradition of offering individuals who show commitment to the Niagara Life full-time opportunities at Niagara Bottling!

The MDP also is a strong advocator of diversity and is always looking to gain new and different insight. During these 12 months, you will meet a lot of people, learn a lot about Niagara Bottling, develop your skills, share and potentially implement your ideas, and most importantly, fulfill our goal for you to have you become a leader of people or a process!

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s level graduating student
• 1-2 years of work experience
• Strong academic record
• Demonstrated leadership success
• Adaptable, analytical and a team player
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and communication skills
• Drive to succeed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s level graduating student
• 2-3 years of work experience

Please apply online at https://niagarawater.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Niagara/job/Corp-Offsite---Ontario-CA/Quality-Assurance-Manufacturing-Development-Program--QA-MDP----2017_R1974-1

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