Manufacturing Development Program

Job description

Interns spend the summer working directly on high impact projects within one of our Plants. Interns work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where they will be asked to be a key part of our operations. During this 12-week internship, participants are encouraged to think outside the box and use a continuous improvement mindset to approach projects and come up with solutions. Interns gain hands on experience in work related to their field of study.

Allow us to introduce ourselves:

Individuals with your skill sets are in high demand, so why should you choose Niagara? We know our people are our greatest assets, and we love to support the growth and development of our team members – both current and future. We are a family-owned and operated leading beverage manufacturer, and we’re growing rapidly both across the nation and internationally, providing vast opportunities for career advancement and making an impact across our company.

What we offer:

·        An encouraging and supportive culture where your career growth and development is prioritized

·        The ability to make a tangible impact in a creative and fast-paced environment

·        Collaboration with other life-long learners who share your curiosity and desire for constant improvement

·        Competitive pay and benefits that include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, retirement savings, and of course… refreshing water!

·        Six Sigma yellow and green belt certification

• Enhancing your technical & soft skills knowledge by participating in trainings

Essential Functions 

Rotate through multiple areas of the manufacturing plant to gain an overall understanding of the manufacturing process. 

Provide support to plant team members to gain hands on experience with production methods, machines, and processes. 

Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision making. 

Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop proposed solutions. 

Attend department meetings and action plan based on feedback. 

Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization. 

Create a presentation on internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present to department leadership. 

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. 

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 

*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