Plant Operations Specialist

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.
Plant Operations Specialist
The Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring quality assurance and the production team meets scheduled goals. This entails a range of oversight of work including ensuring production plans are optimal to meet sales demand and optimize production, track availability of raw materials, ensure production plans are executed for maximum performance, and adherence of material flow process through manufacturing systems. Other duties include the development of cost-effective measures with the aim of achieving exceptional business practices.
Essential Functions
Ensure quality assurance throughout the production process
Liaison between the Supply Chain planning and raw material replenishment teams so that production goals are met
Ensure optimal production plan, track raw material deliveries and availability to support production runs, and oversee execution locally of production activities
Develop cost-effective measurements to track performance and achieve exceptional business practices
Manage changes in the production plan and ensure all plant team members are aligned to ensure successful execution
Ensure both RM and FG inventories are systematically updated and up-to-date
Ensure proper injection & batching liquid consumption and completions
Ensure proper FG systematic completions and end of run reconciliations within 24 hrs of work order completion
Report out and assist in reconciling any RM or FG discrepancies
Develop action plan to address scorecard performance and lead teams to execute action items stemming from those results
Assist in audits of inventory processes related to shipping and receiving
Point of contact for inventory reporting requirements from customer or HQ (corporate headquarters)
Support plant continuous improvement processes by collaboration with all plant management team and HQ to drive process improvement and compliance
Utilize data-driven, structured problem-solving tools, including Six Sigma to improve process capability, reduce variation and optimize performance. Impart these tools to the work teams as appropriate
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:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Strong understanding of industry market and conditions
Strong knowledge of technical software that is specific to the industry
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Sharp business acumen and financial projection
High regard for quality assurance
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Strong understanding of systematic material flow
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
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or related field.
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Business Management or related field.
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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