Director of Manufacturing Technology (Systems Integration Team)

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.

Director of Manufacturing Technology (Systems Integration Team)

The Director of Manufacturing Connectivity Controls role requires strong leadership, vision of the future, manufacturing experience, extensive collaboration, and analytical skills.

This leader is responsible for creating the future of manufacturing technologies connectivity across platforms through support of Niagara’s initiatives as it relates to systems integrations and enhancements.

In addition, this role’s responsibilities are to include the assurance of end user adoption through acceptance of change as a key to Niagara’s future success.

Another key responsibility is to provide leadership and mentorship to the team.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination in the development and implementation of complex industrial applications, manufacturing technologies, and information systems to meet Niagara’s requirements
• Review current systems integrations and collaborate with other stakeholders to simplify while minimizing end user interactions in multiple systems
• Partner with Niagara OEMs to align & standardize system connectivity as it relates to Batching Systems, Line Management Systems, WMS systems, Quality Systems, etc
• Responsible to develop and / or improve analytical tools in collaboration with internal / external stakeholders such as Niagara corporate / plant teams, vendors, and SME’s
• Ensure that existing and developing systems are delivering required results as well as understanding the continued pain points that impacts OEE
• Support the businesses strategic vision of Industry 4.0 initiatives, providing optimized integrations that simplify complexity of the system integrations
• Partner with IT & Asset Care to maximize Edge technology to simplify the PLC to software connectivity creating less points of failure
• Responsible to deliver all design, timeline, & and technical documents to our business partners aligning expectations and proposed solutions
• Align with both internal and external business partners on resource needs while identifying opportunities to outsource tasks to better support Niagara’s growth projections
• Conducts analytical studies to support and recommend solutions around critical objectives as set forth by the business
• Support functioning business divisions with the identification of improvement opportunities and assist in providing cost-effective solutions using advanced technologies, analytical tools and techniques
• Optimize systems execution for the manufacturing execution including safety, production, quality, inventory, and maintenance
• Understand Industry 4.0 and the ongoing digital transformation of the current MFG environment while identifying how such changes can be attributed to Niagara’s 3-5 year vision.
• List if any travel is required using percentage of time : 0-50% - travel will vary depending on project rollouts
• 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 : 10+ Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years Experience in Position4 Years Experience managing people / projects
• Preferred Qualifications : 10+ Years Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years Experience working in Position 6 Years Experience managing people / projects

Competencies

• Recent experience in the Manufacturing environment is highly valued
• Prior experience with manufacturing technology, including Line Management Systems, SCADA systems, Quality Systems, Batching Systems, Kitting Systems, ERP, Quality systems is preferred
• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 and SMART Manufacturing initiatives
• Understanding of Edge AI technologies & cloud computing tools.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization to support strategic business decisions.
• Project Management experience required.
• Prior experience and understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems, all modules is preferred
• Experience in a food or beverage operation is preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and lean manufacturing techniques is required.
• Familiarity of MESA / ISA-95 MES standards is preferred
• Experience with large scale complex system deployments
• Proficiency in, but not limited to : Microsoft Office ApplicationsOracle E-Business SystemsLine Monitoring & Efficiency Improvement Analysis ApplicationsSOW / BR / FDS documents
• Ability to work well under pressure in a very fast paced environment.
• Ability to translate data into recommendable actions to senior leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success :

• Lead Like an OwnerManages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidentsProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projectsMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutionsSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term winsMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department / individual successLeads / facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customerMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental / individual goals
• InnovACTContinuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce wasteCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvementCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a WayDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex informationEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinatesWorks effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational successIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be GreatMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertiseEngages in long term talent planningProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reportsUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

• Minimum Required : Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science and other related fields or equivalent experience.
• Preferred : Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Science or MBA.

Certification / License :

• Required : N / A
• Preferred : Lean & Six Sigma
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type : Salary$195,652.77 - $273,913.88 / YearlyBonus Target : 20% Annual

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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