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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\nRoutine facility maintenance duties including plant electrical infrastructure, chilled water systems, facility structural systems, compressed air systems, and water systems\nDevelop and implement monitoring systems to evaluate equipment reliability, asset health, and maintenance effectiveness\nLead Reliability Engineering initiatives including Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and predictive maintenance technologies\nEstablish asset management strategies to maximize equipment uptime, lifecycle performance, and maintenance cost efficiency\nCoordinate and manage all preventative and predictive maintenance systems through in-house labor and external service providers\nManage technicians, engineers, and cross-functional teams to accomplish engineering, reliability, and continuous improvement objectives\nPerform hands-on technical support as needed to ensure ongoing plant operations, including support of Sorting, Grind, Washing, Flake Sortation, SSP, and Pelletizing\nLead plant project work including capital projects, equipment upgrades, process design improvements, and corporate-driven initiatives\nDrive cost-savings projects aligned with company strategies through engineering improvements, reliability gains, and process optimization\nLead Process Engineering efforts including process design, optimization, capacity analysis, mass balance, material flow, and throughput improvements\nAnalyze production data to identify bottlenecks, reduce variability, and improve yield, efficiency, and product quality\nLead Lean Six Sigma initiatives including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), TPM, and SPC to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput\nUtilize data-driven, structured problem-solving methodologies to improve process capability and reduce variation\nEstablish and implement visual controls, standard work, process audits, and performance management systems\nAct as a change agent, continuously challenging current processes and driving a culture of continuous improvement across the plant\nPartner with plant leadership and corporate teams to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives aligned with business objectives\nBuild and develop engineering and continuous improvement capabilities within the plant, including training, mentoring, and coaching team members\nServe as a key contributor to plant safety by promoting safe behaviors, ensuring compliance, and actively participating in safety initiatives\nRegular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job\nPlease 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.\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications:\n\n6 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\n\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n10+ 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\n\n*experience may include a combination of work experience and education\nCompetencies\nThis position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:\nLead Like an Owner\nMakes safety the number one priority\n\nKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately\n\nEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals\n\nShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly\n\nPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively\n\nResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers\n\nInnovACT\nMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products\n\nDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances\n\nIncreases performance through greater efficiency\n\nFind a Way\nSeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts\n\nUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions\n\nSeeks solutions rather than placing blame\n\nEmpowered to be Great\nConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities\n\nCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across\n\nCommunicates effectively to manage expectations\n\nEducation\nMinimum Required:\nBachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial Systems or related field)\n\nPreferred:\nMaster's Degree in Engineering or other related field\n\nCertification/License: \nRequired: N/A\n\nPreferred:\n\nSix Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt\n\nCertified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent TPM / Lean Manufacturing Certification\n\nPMP Project Management Professional\n\nForeign Language \nRequired: None Required\n\nPreferred: None Required\n\nTypical Compensation Range\nPay Rate Type: Salary$118,265.81 - $168,528.81 / YearlyBonus Target: 15% Annual Benefits\nOur Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:\nRegular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.\nPaid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time\nPaid parental and caregiver leaves\nMedical, including virtual care options\nDental\nVision\n401(k) with company match\nHealth Savings Account with company match\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nExpanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members\nFamily Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements\nIncome protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan\nSpecial discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. \nTuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities\nAnd more!\nhttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits\n* *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.\nAny 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. 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