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Manufacturing Innovation Engineering Manager
Responsible for the design, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of plant equipment and machinery. Establishes standards and policies for operating procedures and inspection of maintenance equipment.
Essential Functions
• Collaborate with plant SMEs, HQ project teams (Asset Management, Systems Integration, IT and Project Management) and OEMs to identify opportunities to improve the speed of adoption for capital projects.
• Analyze performance data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to identify potential risks, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Facilitate change management processes to ensure smooth implementation of process improvements and technology integrations.
• Create communication plans to inform employees about upcoming changes, address concerns, and promote understanding of the benefits.
• Provide training and support to manufacturing teams on new processes, technologies, and best practices to ensure smooth implementation, sustainable results, and to help them adapt to new ways of working.
• Provide guidance and support to sister facilities during the adoption of new processes, technologies, and optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and track the progress of “Lighthouse” initiatives being adopted across sister facilities, identifying opportunities for further improvement and sharing successes with the broader organization.
• Expected Travel: 10% – 20%
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 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:
• 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 6 Years – Experience in Position
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 10+ Years – Experience working in Position
• 10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects
• experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
• Proven experience driving change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, preferably in a CPG facility.
• Proven experience in process optimization, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.
• Project management experience, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation systems, and Industry 4.0 principles is a plus.
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 or other related field
• Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in Engineering or other related field
Certification/License:
• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
Niagara Plant Name
KANSAS CITY 2
