Technical Maintenance Supervisor

Primo Water Corporation; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the beverage sector seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead technical operations at their manufacturing plant. This role involves overseeing production line maintenance, driving preventative maintenance processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial maintenance, effective leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering healthy hydration solutions while contributing to a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance, including leadership experience.
• Knowledge of GMP and hygiene regulations in clean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coach and develop frontline employees for business success.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Leadership

Preventative Maintenance

Technical Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Suite

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.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.

Compensation Range : $93,962.00 to $107,027.00

Shift: M-F 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Maintenance Supervisor (Technical Resource) who will be part of the leadership team for our manufacturing plant. This leader will work on a day shift and will help to cover as required by the needs of the plant.

• Part of the Maintenance leadership team is responsible for plant technical operations, specifically production line maintenance, processing equipment maintenance and utility equipment maintenance
• Assist with leading the preventative maintenance process, defining processes, driving improvements and achieving KPI targets
• Coach, mentor and develop front line employees to meet current and future business requirements
• Help lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the implementation of a LEAN manufacturing environment
• Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making
• Build relationships with frontline team members to help create and maintain a positive work environment
• Partner with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets
• Understand and adhere to internal and external regulations, procedures & policies
• Maintain cleanliness to GMP standards and ensure all safety standards are met *
• Effectively communicate safety, quality, technical and training issues to team
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Operations team to get resolution
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Five or more years of experience in industrial maintenance with at least two or more years of experience in a leadership capacity
• Prior experience in a beverage, food or other clean manufacturing environment with familiarity with quality, GMP and hygiene regulations preferred.
• Prior experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, electric systems and PLC control systems and communication systems.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance programs with a grasp of financial factors in maintenance.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Suite applications; business management software (SAP preferred) needed.
• Understanding of production processes & technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Continuous improvement or process improvement experience. Green belt or black belt certification or prior TPM experience preferred.
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to facilitate change
• Time management, delegation and organization skills with strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to develop relationships with business partners and to lead, coach and develop employees
• Schedule flexibility with the ability to provide on call coverage.

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, andflavored 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 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.