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.

QA Development Program - Stockton 4

The Quality Assurance Manufacturing Development Program (QA MDP) 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, the QA MDP will learn to be a crucial member of the manufacturing team that keeps the heart of the Niagara business pumping. The QA MDP fellow is intended to develop individuals contributors into QA Manager or Supervisor at one of Niagara’s numerous manufacturing facilities. The QA MDP will report to Corporate QA.

Detailed Description

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 ManagerOperations OverviewFacilitiesPlant EngineerInjectionBlow MoldingSiloLabelerProduction SupervisorPlant Human Resources and SafetyWarehouse / DistributionMaintenanceQuality Technician Training (4 weeks)Onboard training / shift coveragePerform all Technician Duties during this rotationQuality Supervisor Training (8 weeks)Onboard training / shift coverageTravel and Witness Beverage Line Operation (1 week)Quality Manager Rotation (6 weeks)Perform all QA manager duties during the 6 week rotationReview each week with Plant QA ManagerWeekly report cards to be generated and reviewedAdditional Quality OrientationVisit Corporate Office (1 week)Meet and Greet with Corporate Quality StaffVisit 1 additional Niagara Production Facility (1 week)Shadow Quality department at another facilityContinue 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 SessionsSix Sigma Green BeltHACCP CertificationSQF Practitioner  CertificationIBWA CPO CertificationSpring Site VisitTitle 21 SamplingTrailer Wash Station Audit3PL 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!

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 environment0 Years  – Experience in Position0 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 environment2 Years – Experience working in Position             2 Years – Experience managing people/projects0 Years – Internship Experience

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

The QA MDP embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead like an ownerOvercomes obstacles and demonstrates a sense of urgency in achieving objectivesDemonstrates honesty and readily admits to mistakesPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively InnovACTMakes recommendations to continually improve policies, methods, procedures and/or productsChallenges upwards effectively and appropriatelyIncreases performance through greater efficiencyDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesConfronts tough issues respectively and to resolutionFind a wayDemonstrates the skills and behaviors required to achieve individual performance expectationsSeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsDemonstrates determination and persistence while treating others with respectSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be greatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesSuspends instant judgment in order to seek information, when safety is not an issueHas courageous conversations around difficult issuesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down and acrossDemonstrates active listeningIs open-minded when forming opinionsCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Additionally, the QA MDP will demonstrate the following capabilities:

Strong academic recordDemonstrated leadership successAdaptable, analytical and a team playerStrong problem-solving, organizational and communication skillsDrive to succeed

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's DegreePreferred: Master's Degree

Certification/License:

Required:            NAPreferred:           NA

Foreign Language

Required:            None RequiredPreferred:           None

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$60,500.00 - $78,650.00 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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