Operations Manager, Manufacturing

Primo Brands; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Primo Brands, a leading branded beverage company, is seeking an Operations Manager for its Hollis, ME bottling facility. The role reports to the Factory Manager and leads 24/7 operations, with direct reports and TPM-driven initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in production with team leadership, and knowledge of TPM/Six Sigma. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this exempt role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; masters preferred.
• 5+ years of production experience in a team leadership capacity.
• Experience in consumer products or food & beverage with quality/hygiene knowledge.
• Knowledge of TPM, Six Sigma and problem-solving methodologies.
• Understanding of production processes, preventive maintenance and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the factory leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality, safe products.
• Drive TPM-related cultural changes and activities.
• Coach and develop frontline employees for current and future needs.
• Meet or exceed planned efficiency and production targets to fulfill customer demand.
• Monitor downtime and optimize its use with Quality and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure first-pass quality and preventive maintenance standards.
• Track KPI performance for the team and provide development.
• Ensure compliance with Policies, GMPs, FSMS, and ISO standards.
• Lead audits and ensure adherence to internal/external standards.
• Develop subordinates and guide direct reports toward results.
• Participate in workforce planning, budgeting, and new product launches.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Development

Budget Management

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

EIT

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager for our Hollis, ME location. The Role will report to the Factory Manager. The Operations Manager will play a critical role in leading teams for our 24/7, 7 days a week bottling plant. This is an exempt position with direct reports.

Base Salary: $120,317-$146,904

Location: Hollis, ME

Schedule: Monday-Friday with flexibility needed on occasion

Benefits

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA).

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment.

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the factory leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility
• Partner cross functionally with Planning, Quality, Transportation, Maintenance and Warehouse to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe manner
• Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support the pursuit of TPM
• Coach, mentor and develop and assess and create plans to grow the skills and competencies of frontline employees to meet current and future business requirements
• Ensure the planned efficiency and production numbers are attained or exceeded to ensure customer demand can be fulfilled on time
• Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH yet maximize the strategic use of DH
• Ensure the first pass quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines is completed to standard
• Make certain, planned KPI’s of Efficiency and Performance are met or exceeded for yourself and team members
• Work alongside Safety, Quality and HR to ensure complete compliance with Policies, GMPs, FSMS requirements
• Compliance with audit activities to make sure all internal and external standards are met, including ISO
• Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required
• Develop and guide direct reports in order to achieve desired results
• Participate in projects including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, equipment installs or upgrades

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; masters preferred
• 5 or more years of production experience in a team leadership capacity
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation preferred
• Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma and various problem-solving methodologies
• Solid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance and budget management
• Exceptional work ethic / dependability
• Strong oral / written / interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Tactful interaction with peers, subordinates, vendors and customers
• Ability to lead, train, motivate, coach and develop individuals and teams
• Problem solve creatively to lead team through improvements
• Ability to remove team barriers to ensure achievement of all Key Performance Indicators
• Proficient computer skills in business management software (SAP preferred), production monitoring systems (EIT preferred) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, Power Point)
• Willingness to respond to after-hour calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/year

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range provided for this position is approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®. Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Afflative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.