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.Project Management Support Specialist IIThe Project Management Support Supervisor II is responsible for providing analytical support of line operations throughout all of Niagara's production facilities. This is achieved while working with a team of technicians and vendors to identify and act upon opportunities to improve current systems within the organization. In addition, the Project Management Support Specialist and a team of technicians will work with plant maintenance teams to work on and complete line rebuilds/overhauls annually and in within schedule.
Essential Functions- Analytical Support of Line Operations throughout all Niagara Plants
- Utilize system tools to analyze efficiencies of current line operations
- Identify high-level risk areas within each line by site
- Encourage root cause corrective action
- Develop automated reporting tools for management team - at each site and corporate office
- Working with Vendors in Enhancing Current System Infrastructure
- Identify opportunities within current systems
- Work with Vendors to determine compatibility with Niagara systems
- Provide recommendations to senior staff of appropriate enhancements
- Negotiate with Vendors on contracts and service agreements
- Project Management
- Operate as on site leader during projects (primarily annual overhauls)
- Manage and supervise 4 department mechanics and work with entire plant maintenance team
- Be responsible for all technical issues related to project
- Be responsible for all vendor issues related to project
- Handle all personnel issues with management and HR support
- Serve as liaison between plant management and department management
- This function represents 75% of department responsibilities
- Training Development
- Develop SOPs and job aids through observation and analysis
- Utilize technician expertise to disseminate individual knowledge throughout department and company
- Work with site specific leaders in resolving system obstacles
- Create and maintain communication channels for better information flowCommunicate relevant information to all major customers and stakeholders
- Special Assignments
- Execute various tasks that may not fall under scope of any other department employee
- Examples from the past year: setting up new vendors, coordinating special equipment transfer, assisting in meshing operational functions with AR, observing and altering maintenance practices, analyzing department financial impact on Niagara, attending factory acceptance tests to commission new equipment for shipment, supervising five mechanics on diagnostic visits, and calculating various data based on minimal initial data, etc.
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 75% of the year
- 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:
- 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years - Experience in Position
- 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education- Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years - Experience working in Position
- 6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetencies- Proficiency in, but not limited to:
- Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
- Oracle Business Systems
- Efficiency Improvement Analysis
- New System Implementation & Administration
- Lean & Six Sigma Certification
- Able to translate data into recommendable actions to senior staff
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Detail-Oriented with Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment
- Exercise sound judgment and ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce
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 Administration or other related field
- Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field
Certification/License: - Required: N/A
- Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language - Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$69,575.00 - $100,883.75 / Yearly
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.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.