Production Manager - Niagara Bottling : Job Details

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.
• Build a satisfying career.

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

This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Production Department, ensuring the plant meets safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all legal and food safety standards.

• Manage and direct activities of the production department, ensuring safety, quality, and throughput standards are met.
• Collaborate with planning to create and adjust production schedules.
• Maintain effective relationships with team members to promote safety, engagement, and productivity.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on coaching, employment decisions, and conflict resolution. Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to plan preventative maintenance.
• Analyze and report on production metrics.
• Assist in developing the department's budget and forecasts.
• Implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance.
• Justify capital equipment upgrades to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Suggest operational improvements to increase departmental efficiency.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet customer deadlines.
• Promote a safety culture aligned with Niagara's standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs, GMPs, and Food Safety Standards.
• Manage raw material inventories and address supplier quality issues.
• Partner with Quality to resolve issues with non-conforming products and materials.
• Maintain regular attendance as an essential function.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years in manufacturing or related field
• 6+ years in a managerial role
• 4+ years managing teams/projects

Understanding of production processes and controls is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years in manufacturing or related field
• 10+ years in a managerial role
• 6+ years managing teams/projects

Experience may include a combination of work and education.

Aligned with Niagara's LIFE values, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Safety, strategic decision-making, cost management, customer focus.
• InnovACT: Process improvement, performance monitoring, change management.
• Find a Way: Analytical thinking, delegation, collaboration.
• Empowered to be Great: Talent development, conflict management, culture fit.

• Minimum: Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Preferred: Master's in Engineering, Business, or related field

Not required but preferred.

Not required.

*Los Angeles County applicants only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with local laws.