Operations Lead Jobs at Niagara Bottling with Visa Sponsorship
Operations Lead roles at Niagara Bottling sit at the center of high-volume water and beverage production, managing plant floor teams, shift output, and quality compliance. Niagara has a consistent record of sponsoring international talent for operations functions across its U.S. manufacturing network.
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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.
Production Operator Lead - Nights
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Production Supervisor to assist with daily operations of the production floor; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.
Essential Functions
- Assists Production Supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
- Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.
- Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
- Assists supervisor with batching minerals (if applicable) and preparing production lines for scheduled changeovers.
- Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs. Performs first pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product. Returns raw materials after completion of production runs.
- Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
- Supports Production Supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.
- Utilizes the Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicates appropriately per the escalation plan.
- Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.
- 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:
- 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
- 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 Years–Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years- Experience working in Position
- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
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:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
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.
Any 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. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
KANSAS CITY

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.
Production Operator Lead - Nights
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Production Supervisor to assist with daily operations of the production floor; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.
Essential Functions
- Assists Production Supervisor with daily activities of assigned shift, ensuring product adheres to Niagara’s standard of safety, quality, and throughput.
- Communicates with previous shift regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines to prepare for the shift.
- Conducts walkthroughs throughout the shift to verify safety, housekeeping, and quality compliance.
- Assists supervisor with batching minerals (if applicable) and preparing production lines for scheduled changeovers.
- Orders and inspects raw materials prior to changeovers to ensure correct inventories for production runs. Performs first pass quality checks after changeovers to prevent non-conforming product. Returns raw materials after completion of production runs.
- Verifies discrete jobs are correct in Oracle (including quality and bill of material list), Warehouse Management System, and/or Line Management System.
- Supports Production Supervisor with hourly and/or end of shift production reports.
- Utilizes the Efficiency Improvement Tools to understand and comment on line downtime and communicates appropriately per the escalation plan.
- Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Abides by Niagara’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts, day or night, on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule or schedule as dictated by production demand.
- 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:
- 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 4 Years – Experience in Position
- 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 Years–Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
- 6 Years- Experience working in Position
- 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
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:
- High School Diploma or GED
Preferred:
- Associate's Degree
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
- Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves
- Medical, including virtual care options
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Health Savings Account with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
- Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
- Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
- Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
- And more!
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.
Any 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. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.
LOCATION
KANSAS CITY
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Highlight food-grade compliance credentials upfront
Operations Lead roles at Niagara require hands-on familiarity with SQF, HACCP, or FDA food safety frameworks. Listing these certifications prominently on your resume signals you can step into a regulated production environment without a learning curve.
Target Niagara's high-output plant locations
Niagara operates large-format bottling facilities in states like California, Texas, and Pennsylvania. Plants running multiple shifts around the clock typically have stronger hiring urgency for Operations Leads, which correlates with faster sponsorship decisions.
Confirm sponsorship intent before the final interview round
Niagara's recruiting process can move quickly. Ask your recruiter directly whether the role is approved for H-1B or PERM sponsorship before you invest time in technical assessments or onsite interviews, so there are no surprises at the offer stage.
Browse verified Operations Lead openings on Migrate Mate
Sponsorship-eligible roles at large manufacturers aren't always labeled clearly on general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Operations Lead positions at Niagara Bottling that are open to visa sponsorship, saving you time screening dead ends.
Understand how PERM labor certification applies to your role
Operations Lead positions can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship through the PERM process, which requires DOL to certify no qualified U.S. workers were available. Niagara must document recruitment steps before filing, so Green Card timelines typically start well after you're hired.
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Find Operations Lead at Niagara Bottling JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Niagara Bottling sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Leads?
Yes, Niagara Bottling has a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for operations roles across its U.S. manufacturing plants. Operations Lead positions typically qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field. Confirm sponsorship availability with your recruiter early, as eligibility can depend on the specific plant and role scope.
How do I apply for Operations Lead jobs at Niagara Bottling?
You can search for open Operations Lead positions directly on Niagara Bottling's careers site or browse sponsorship-eligible roles through Migrate Mate, which filters for positions open to visa sponsorship. When applying, tailor your resume to highlight production management experience, safety certifications like HACCP or SQF, and any background in high-volume or continuous-flow manufacturing environments.
Which visa types does Niagara Bottling commonly use for Operations Lead roles?
Niagara Bottling sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying specialty occupation roles, and supports F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates entering operations functions. TN visas are an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible occupational categories. For longer-term immigration, Niagara has also pursued EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process for operations staff.
What qualifications does Niagara Bottling expect for Operations Lead candidates?
Most Operations Lead roles at Niagara require a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, food science, or a closely related field, along with direct experience managing teams on a production floor. Familiarity with lean manufacturing, KPI tracking, and food safety standards such as SQF or HACCP is consistently valued. Prior experience in beverage, bottling, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing strengthens your application significantly.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process typically take for Operations Leads at Niagara Bottling?
From offer to H-1B filing, the timeline depends on where you fall in the USCIS cap cycle. H-1B registrations open in March, with approvals effective October 1. If you're already on OPT, you can start before October under cap-gap protection. For PERM-based Green Card sponsorship, DOL processing adds additional months before the I-140 petition stage, so that pathway usually begins after you've been employed for some time.
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