Professional Development Program

Professional Development Program

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.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

Consider applying here, if you want :

• 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.

Program Overview

The Professional Development Program (PDP) focuses on developing recent college graduates into high performing team members equipped with the skills and broad business knowledge to become future Niagara leaders.

Over the next 18-24 months, this rotational program will give you the opportunity to experience several different assignments in a variety of departments that will lead you to a role that best utilizes your skills.

Additionally, the PDP supports your growth through exposure to business leadership, mentorship, professional skill training, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Specifically, you will participate in learning sessions covering topics like professional communication, negotiation skills, emotional intelligence, and others!

• Program Length : The typical program length is 18 to 24 months. The exact length of the program is driven by your rotation plan, which takes into account your educational and professional background, skills and interests in specific business areas at Niagara.
• Rotation Plan : PDP participants will rotate through identified core departments to gain business knowledge and perspective.

They will also work with their Leader (PDP Champion) and the Talent Development Team to build additional experiences that benefit the participant’s development the most.

Plant Rotation : Every participant in the PDP is required to fulfill a 4-month Manufacturing Plant rotation as a part of the program.

We believe it is important to experience where the heart of our business is and to have the opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse of what makes Niagara’s Manufacturing Plants the most advanced in the country.

Plant rotations may occur at any of our facilities, whether within or outside California. For rotations at out-of-state plants, Niagara will cover travel, lodging, and transportation expenses during this period.

Mentorship Support : Each PDP will be paired with a Mentor who will support their career journey at Niagara by providing professional guidance and helping them grow their network across the broader business.

Detailed Description

• What We Do :
• Provide opportunities to learn new skills, learn about the manufacturing process, and have hands-on experience.
• Give you intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop your own proposed solution.
• Provide opportunities to engage in meaningful projects where you can take ownership and contribute positively to the company.
• Give you experience in project management.
• Facilitate networking opportunities to explore Niagara’s business, aiding you in identifying your interests for future roles within the organization.
• What You Do :
• Have a strong desire to learn new skills and take on a variety of responsibilities.
• Help construct breakthrough developments that will challenge your skills and develop your abilities.
• Use analytical skills to analyze and review various aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Learn the fundamentals of each rotation so that you can make impactful contributions to the business.

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 :
• 0 Years of work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications :
• 2 Years of work experience.
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills.
• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Builds Collaborative Relationships - builds rapport with others in the workplace; shows support of others’ ideas.
• Analytical Thinking - approaches a complex task or problem by breaking it down into its component parts and considering each part in detail.
• Individual Initiative - self-motivated with a proven record of taking the initiative; able to work with minimal supervision and able to execute tasks in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment.
• Manages Self-Development and Performance - seeks performance feedback from manager and from others; sets specific, measurable goals that are realistic and time-bound.

Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Nimble Learning
• Self-Awareness
• Self-Development
• Drives Results
• Resilience
• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Resourcefulness

Education

• Minimum Required :
• Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred :
• Bachelor's Degree

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Salary $67,649.00 - $87,944.00 / Yearly

Benefits

For more information, visit our benefits page.

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