Quality Assurance/EHS Supervisor

Primo Brands Corporation; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 107,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401K with 5% match

ESPP

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Primo Brands Corporation in Watertown, CT is seeking a Quality and Safety Leader to drive food safety programs and QA initiatives across the plant. You will partner with planning, production, maintenance, and warehouse teams to optimize outcomes while ensuring GMP, HACCP, and OSHA compliance.

The role requires hands-on coaching of staff and a track record of improving quality metrics. The ideal candidate has at least 3+ years in QA leadership within food/beverage manufacturing, a bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years QA experience in clean manufacturing (food/bev/pharma).
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• GLP/GMP knowledge and compliance with OSHA/EPA.
• Strong SAP/MS Office skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food Safety Program and QA team to meet quality/safety KPIs.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, Maintenance, and Warehouse to optimize results.
• Guide factory staff on Safety/Environmental programs and compliance.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing, and inventory for quality/safety supplies.
• Lead incident investigations and drive corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science

Tools

SAP

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.

Base Salary:$107,101-$119,916.

Bonus Eligible

Location: Watertown, CT

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

• Lead the Food Safety Program and lead a QA Tech to achieve quality and safety compliance metrics in a manner consistent with our culture and values.
• Partner cross functionally with the Planning, Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maximize results.
• Provide guidance to factory employees to assure the Safety/Environmental programs are implemented and maintained.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies for quality and safety.
• Assist the Factory Manager with leading all company and Local quality/safety initiatives, audits, local SHE awareness & compliance while also meeting Primo Brands key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline processes.
• Ensure plant compliance and record retention in accordance with current on federal, state, and local legislation on good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP's), HACCP, NFPA, OSHA and EPA.
• Supports and maintains site-specific manuals, records of inspections, and incidents relating to Safety, Health, Security and Environment.
• Cultivates relationship with the local law enforcement, local fire department and other emergency services to provide harmonious working relationship in the community.
• Lead incident investigations, monitor incident root cause & corrective actions for issues such as fire, hazardous materials, at risk conditions, security, quality issues and/or non-compliance issues to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and onboarding to new hires and factory employees as it relates to QA and Safety.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science is preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three or more years of experience in quality assurance within clean (food, bev, pharma) manufacturing and two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Three or more years of experience in a workplace safety, security, and environmental programs.
• Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and knowledge of GMP's
• A minimum of 2 years of administration and compliance with State/Federal OSHA, EPA, and local Air Quality Management District.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as it relates to FDA and state requirements preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and business management software (SAP preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines and delegate accordingly.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage action.
• Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity.
• Demonstrated track record of developing employees.
• Ability and willingness to respond to afterhours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/years.

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.

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 Affimative 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.

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.