Warehouse Manager

MaineGuide; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

ESPP

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Primo Brands is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead and optimize our warehouse operations in Hollis, ME. This leadership role supports a 24/7 operation, driving loading/unloading, inventory controls, and safety.

The position requires supervising Forklift Operators and Inventory Specialists, guiding daily planning, labor allocation, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years supervisory experience in multi-unit manufacturing preferred.
• Demonstrates confidence and influence to achieve productivity goals.
• Strong communication skills in groups and 1-on-1 contexts.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer satisfaction by owning all truck loading/unloading activities.
• Own execution and adherence to warehouse standards for inventory/warehousing.
• Uphold frontline safety through policy compliance and safety improvements.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse planning, headcount, and labor allocation.
• Lead and develop frontline staff including hiring, assigning responsibilities, and conducting evaluations.
• Ensure facility standards compliance through audits and inspections.
• Maintain warehouse productivity and quality, including equipment return procedures.
• Ensure inventory meets customer demand through effective processes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

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 Warehouse Manager to join our team!

• Base Salary: $105,509 - $115,455, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Location: Hollis, ME
• Schedule: This position supports a 24/7 operation and requires flexibility to work shifts between 5:00 AM and 9:00 PM including weekends as needed. Flexibility to work within these hours is required.

• 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

• Drive customer (internal and external) satisfaction through the ownership of all truck loading and unloading activities.
• Own execution and adherence to standards for all Warehouse processes related to inventory and warehousing.
• Uphold frontline employee safety through the regulation of safety policy compliance, behaviors, and the identification and execution of safety improvement opportunities.
• Execute all Warehouse management related tasks, including but not limited to: day-to-day warehouse planning/scheduling (including headcount, labor allocation and job assignment determination), establishing team norms and collaborating with Route Operations.
• Lead/manage/develop frontline employees (Forklift Operators and Inventory Specialists) by hiring qualified team members, assigning team responsibilities, timely addressing attendance/conduct/performance issues, and conducting mid-year and year-end Performance Evaluations.
• Own compliance to facility standards, to include routine auditing of housekeeping schedules, facility inspections, and security/environmental/general compliance requirements.
• Uphold and execute all Warehouse productivity and quality goals, including equipment return procedures.
• Ensure product supply meets customer demand through management of inventory processes

Qualifications

• 2-5 years previous supervisory experience, within multi-unit manufacturing environment, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required, with a college degree preferred.
• Demonstrates confidence and influence in achieving productivity goals
• Skilled communicator (in groups and 1-on-1), who can set clear expectations
• Ability to hold direct reports accountable, quantitatively and qualitatively
• Ability to provide training and development for direct reports
• Demonstrates excellent role model and peer leadership behaviors and influence
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle physical requirements, including, but not limited to, repeated bending, stretching, twisting, and lifting up to 60 pounds
• Able to conduct regular inventory audits
• Able to safely use various warehouse equipment, including a forklift
• Valid driver’s license
• College degree preferred / High School diploma or equivalent required
• PC experience preferred (RMS, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to regularly travel between assigned locations
• This role does not offer sponsorship.

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 Affidative 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.