Director Of Manufacturing Technology

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.

Director of Manufacturing Technology

The Director of Manufacturing Connectivity Controls role requires strong leadership, vision of the future, manufacturing experience, extensive collaboration, and analytical skills. This leader is responsible for creating the future of manufacturing technologies connectivity across platforms through support of Niagara's initiatives as it relates to systems integrations and enhancements. In addition, this role's responsibilities are to include the assurance of end user adoption through acceptance of change as a key to Niagara's future success. Another key responsibility is to provide leadership and mentorship to the team.

Essential Functions

Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the development and implementation of complex industrial applications, manufacturing technologies, and information systems to meet Niagara's requirements

Review current systems integrations and collaborate with other stakeholders to simplify while minimizing end user interactions in multiple systems

Partner with Niagara OEMs to align & standardize system connectivity as it relates to Batching Systems, Line Management Systems, WMS systems, Quality Systems, etc

Responsible to develop and/or improve analytical tools in collaboration with internal/external stakeholders such as Niagara corporate/plant teams, vendors, and SME's

Ensure that existing and developing systems are delivering required results as well as understanding the continued pain points that impacts OEE

Support the businesses strategic vision of Industry 4.0 initiatives, providing optimized integrations that simplify complexity of the system integrations

Partner with IT & Asset Care to maximize Edge technology to simplify the PLC to software connectivity creating less points of failure

Responsible to deliver all design, timeline, & and technical documents to our business partners aligning expectations and proposed solutions

Align with both internal and external business partners on resource needs while identifying opportunities to outsource tasks to better support Niagara's growth projections

Conducts analytical studies to support and recommend solutions around critical objectives as set forth by the business

Support functioning business divisions with the identification of improvement opportunities and assist in providing cost-effective solutions using advanced technologies, analytical tools and techniques

Optimize systems execution for the manufacturing execution – including safety, production, quality, inventory, and maintenance

Understand Industry 4.0 and the ongoing digital transformation of the current MFG environment while identifying how such changes can be attributed to Niagara's 3-5 year vision.

List if any travel is required using percentage of time:

0-50% - travel will vary depending on project rollouts

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:

10+ 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:

10+ 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 education

Competencies

Recent experience in the Manufacturing environment is highly valued

Prior experience with manufacturing technology, including Line Management Systems, SCADA systems, Quality Systems, Batching Systems, Kitting Systems, ERP, Quality systems is preferred

Experience implementing Industry 4.0 and SMART Manufacturing initiatives

Understanding of Edge AI technologies & cloud computing tools.

Ability to influence all levels of the organization to support strategic business decisions.

Project Management experience required.

Prior experience and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems, all modules is preferred

Experience in a food or beverage operation is preferred.

Understanding of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing techniques is required.

Familiarity of MESA / ISA-95 MES standards is preferred

Experience with large scale complex system deployments

Proficiency in, but not limited to:

Microsoft Office Applications

Oracle E-Business Systems

Line Monitoring & Efficiency Improvement Analysis Applications

SOW/BR/FDS documents

Ability to work well under pressure in a very fast paced environment.

Ability to translate data into recommendable actions to senior leadership.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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

Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents

Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects

Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions

Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins

Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success

Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer

Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals

InnovACT

Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change

Find a Way

Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information

Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates

Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success

Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways

Empowered to be Great

Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise

Engages in long term talent planning

Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports

Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science and other related fields or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science or MBA.

Certification/License:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Lean & Six Sigma

Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$195,652.77 - $273,913.88 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 20% Annual

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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Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara's culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.