Packaging Reliability Specialist

Primo Brands; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401K with 5% match

Employee life insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

Primo Brands is seeking a Packaging Reliability Specialist to drive reliability and continuous improvement of production equipment (Utilities through End of Line). Reporting to the Reliability Excellence Manager, you will develop maintenance plans, coach teams, and support SAP CMMS based reliability programs.

This role requires up to 75% travel and offers a competitive pay range plus a 10% annual bonus, with health, retirement and life insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical maintenance background in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience developing proactive maintenance plans; strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor mechanics and operators to improve reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain maintenance programs at market level.
• Design and optimize maintenance plans to meet reliability targets using CMMS.
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting and proactive tasks.
• Mentor and coach factory staff to improve skills and reliability.
• Lead root-cause analysis of breakdowns and update maintenance plans.
• Support factory escalations and travel up to 75%.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teams

Communication skills

Mentorship/Coaching

Lean / CI

CMMS / SAP

Education

Technical trade school / Industrial maintenance

Tools

SAP CMMS

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 a Packaging Reliability Specialist reporting to the Reliability Excellence Manager. This position will be responsible for the reliability and continuous improvement of all equipment related to production (Utilities through End of Line).

Pay Range: $86,628-$108,675. This role is eligible for a 10% annual bonus

Location: Hawkins, NY, Saratoga, NY or Mountain Valley, AR with travel 75%

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM with extra hours as needed

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

• Responsible for Maintenance Programs at the Market Level for specific area of expertise or focus.
• Support the design and optimization of Maintenance Plans including, condition and time-based maintenance, to ensure machine reliability targets are met utilizing SAP Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the Annual Maintenance Investment budgeting process by providing feedback on proactive maintenance tasks to ensure machine up time.
• Develop factory capability to achieve reliability goals through mentoring of mechanics and operators to maintain equipment.
• Assist in analyzing machine breakdowns to root cause and provide updated guidance to improve maintenance plans preventing recurrence of failure.
• Responsible to support Factory Escalations (during and after hours) , both proactively and reactively to ensure Development of Self and Associates through Coaching, Training and Feedback. Travel of up to 75% will be required to achieve desired level of Factory Support and successful closure of maintenance activities and escalations.

Qualifications

• Technical Trade School for Industrial Maintenance or equivalent work experience in maintenance, technical or operations (preferred industrial, electrical or mechanical).
• Mechanic or Technical lead in a factory: proven experience in executing proactive and reactive maintenance plans in a high speed fast paced environment
• Troubleshooting exposure across a factory ( End to End ) with fully developed communication skills.
• Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop people through mentorship and coaching.
• Basic understanding of Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM).
• Able to recognize strengths and opportunities to help factories build high performing teams.
• Working knowledge and understanding of AMM / CMMS systems (SAP Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Self-motivated and able to manage time and schedule travel to achieve objectives independently.
• Must be able to Travel up to 75% with required tools and must be willing to work weekends.

Salary Range Disclaimer

The salary range provided for this position is an 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.

Company Overview

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.

Language Requirements

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.