Project Management Support Supervisor (REMOTE)

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.

The Project Management Support Supervisor is responsible for providing analytical support of line operations throughout all of Niagara’s production facilities.  This is achieved while working with a team of technicians and vendors to identify and act upon opportunities to improve current systems within the organization. In addition, the Project Management Support Specialist and a team of technicians will work with plant maintenance teams to work on and complete line rebuilds/overhauls annually and in within schedule.

Essential Functions

• Analytical Support of Line Operations throughout all Niagara Plants
  • Utilize system tools to analyze efficiencies of current line operations
  • Identify high-level risk areas within each line by site
  • Encourage root cause corrective action
  • Develop automated reporting tools for management team – at each site and corporate office

• Working with Vendors in Enhancing Current System Infrastructure
  • Identify opportunities within current systems
  • Work with Vendors to determine compatibility with Niagara systems
  • Provide recommendations to senior staff of appropriate enhancements
  • Negotiate with Vendors on contracts and service agreements

• Project Management
  • Operate as on site leader during projects (primarily annual overhauls)
  • Manage and supervise 4 department mechanics and work with entire plant maintenance team
  • Be responsible for all technical issues related to project
  • Be responsible for all vendor issues related to project
  • Handle all personnel issues with management and HR support
  • Serve as liaison between plant management and department management
  • This function represents 75% of department responsibilities

• Training Development
  • Develop SOPs and job aids through observation and analysis
  • Utilize technician expertise to disseminate individual knowledge throughout department and company
  • Work with site specific leaders in resolving system obstacles
  • Create and maintain communication channels for better information flow --  Communicate relevant information to all major customers and stakeholders

• Special Assignments
  • Execute various tasks that may not fall under scope of any other department employee
  • Examples from the past year: setting up new vendors, coordinating special equipment transfer, assisting in meshing operational functions with AR, observing and altering maintenance practices, analyzing department financial impact on Niagara, attending factory acceptance tests to commission new equipment for shipment, supervising five mechanics on diagnostic visits, and calculating various data based on minimal initial data, etc.

• Travel Requirements:  Approximately 100% of the year
• Travel includes both domestic and international travel. The incumbent will need to maintain the ability to travel domestically and internationally as a condition of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

• 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.

Competencies

• Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio, etc.
• Able to translate data into recommendable actions to senior staff
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-Motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 2 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment        
  • 4 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or other related field

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Business Administration or other related field

Typical Compensation Range

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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