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 Engineering Manager Responsible for leading plant engineering, maintenance, reliability engineering, process engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. Oversees the design, optimization, construction, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment and infrastructure while establishing standards, policies, and procedures. Drives operational excellence through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, reliability-centered maintenance, and process optimization to improve plant performance, asset reliability, product quality, and safety. Essential Functions • Routine facility maintenance duties including plant electrical infrastructure, chilled water systems, facility structural systems, compressed air systems, and water systems • Develop and implement monitoring systems to evaluate equipment reliability, asset health, and maintenance effectiveness • Lead Reliability Engineering initiatives including Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance technologies • Establish asset management strategies to maximize equipment uptime, lifecycle performance, and maintenance cost efficiency • Coordinate and manage all preventative and predictive maintenance systems through in-house labor and external service providers • Manage technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering, reliability, and continuous improvement objectives • Perform hands-on technical support as needed to ensure ongoing plant operations, including support of Sorting, Grind, Washing, Flake Sortation, SSP, and Pelletizing • Lead plant project work including capital projects, equipment upgrades, process design improvements, and corporate-driven initiatives • Drive cost-savings projects aligned with company strategies through engineering improvements, reliability gains, and process optimization • Lead Process Engineering efforts including process design, optimization, capacity analysis, mass balance, material flow, and throughput improvements • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce variability, and improve yield, efficiency, and product quality • Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), TPM, and SPC to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput • Utilize data-driven, structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation • Establish and implement visual controls, standard work, process audits, and performance management systems • Act as a change agent, continuously challenging current processes and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the plant • Partner with plant leadership and corporate teams to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives • Build and develop engineering and continuous improvement capabilities within the plant, including training, mentoring, and coaching team members • Serve as a key contributor to plant safety by promoting safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and actively participating in safety initiatives • 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 required. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: 6 Years – Experience in manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, reliability engineering, or process engineering 6 Years – Experience in position or related leadership role 6 Years – Experience managing people and projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years – Experience in manufacturing or high-speed production environment 10+ Years – Experience in engineering, reliability, process engineering, or continuous improvement leadership 10+ Years – Experience managing people and cross-functional 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 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 Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Systems or related field) Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field Certification/License: Required: N/A Preferred: Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent TPM / Lean Manufacturing Certification PMP Project Management Professional Foreign Language Required: None Required Preferred: None Required Typical Compensation Range Pay Rate Type: Salary $121,907.35 - $173,718.00 / Yearly Bonus Target: 15% Annual 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 * *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 résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé 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 résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees. 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.

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