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.

Senior Plant Director

Leads all aspects of operation and performance in a complex high asset value manufacturing plant. Oversees all duties in a multi-line plant including safety, quality, production, processing, machinery and packaging. Develops people and priorities, creates budgets and strong communication with corporate support teams.

Essential Functions

Responsible to lead a safe plant culture.Responsible for product quality control for the plant.Responsible for plant production goals.Responsible to manage specific cost controls for plant.Direct and coordinate plant operations within company policy and guidelines.Work with department managers to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, quality and shipping.Select and train plant supervisory and administrative staff.Foster a well-trained and motivated staff through excellent leadership and communication skills.Conduct employee performance reviews.Schedule and conduct plant meetings.Ensure maintenance of clean and safe plant.Communicate with all levels of personnel through strong interpersonal skills.Attend corporate trainings and meetings.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.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:6 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years  – Experience working as a Department Manager or Equivalent or 2 yrs. as Plant Director8 years  – Experience managing people/projects

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications:10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment10+ Years – Experience working as Plant Director            10+ 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 OwnerManages a safe working environmentProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual successLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerInnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing changeHands on approach to action when solving problems. Self-driven.Find a WayDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic waysEmpowered to be GreatMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other related fieldPreferred: Master's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or other related field

Certification/License:

Required:           N/APreferred:          N/A

Foreign Language

Required:           None RequiredPreferred:          None Required

Benefits

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