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Niagara Bottling LLC Associate Project Manager (Embedded) in Diamond Bar, California
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.
Associate Project Manager (Embedded)
The Associate Project Manager (Embedded) is responsible to plan, implement, manage and successfully complete the company’s major capital projects as assigned by the Director of Project Management. This position will at times provide support to an Engineering Project Manager and will at times interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors and OEM’s. The scope of the project work will be wholly owning the infrastructure installation, support and production equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and ramping the production line up to pass an acceptance trial. This will be for a beverage new line installation project that will be identified up front. At the end of that project the position will be transitioned to the local operations team. A position will be identified at that time based on the needs of the facility and the team members strengths.
Essential Functions
Provides input to the project design and directly manages the construction, equipment installation and commissioning process
Actively monitors the project schedule and makes the necessary changes to stay on track
Leads daily/weekly project management meetings with Niagara’s contractors to review project timelines, milestones, budgets and allocations of resources
Participates in weekly general contractor meetings as Niagara’s representative when applicable
Ensures projects are implemented in accordance Niagara’s policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), quality and generally accepted construction and equipment installation methods
Collaborates with the plant director, plant engineer and maintenance manager for a seamless transition at the conclusion of the project and handoff to the plant
Relocates to be local (daily driving) to the project site
Collaborates with internal departments such as quality, packaging, program, manufacturing, systems engineering, IT, beverage development, process design engineering, and product engineering
Collaborates onsite to manage the commissioning and validation of the new equipment
Drives the OEM to take the line from start of commercial production until the line passes the acceptance trial per the contractual requirements.
Willingness to be in operational manufacturing role long term
Focus on production, maintenance, continuous improvement functions to help drive efficiency improvement of the production lines
Use project experience with beverage technology to benefit the ramp up of the production line and ultimately to improve line efficiency long term with the operational team
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 Construction & Equipment Installation field
4 Years – Experience in Position, Food Or Plastics Manufacturing
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years – Experience in Construction & Equipment Installation field
6 Years – Experience in Position, Food Or Plastics Manufacturing
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Above average project and individual time management skills
Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to all levels of internal and external recipients
Experience in managing multi-million dollar projects
Above average skills in planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, and cost controls
Smartsheets experience is a plus
Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in any type of Engineering and other related fields or equivalent experience
Preferred:
Master's Degree in any type of Engineering
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$93,825.00 - $131,354.00 / Yearly
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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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.
