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. **Job Description** The Night Shift Associate Operations Manager supports our manufacturing operations. This role involves ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, and a strong focus on lean manufacturing principles. **Schedule:** 12 hour shift, Nights, Monday – Thursday or Sunday – Thursday **Key Responsibilities** + Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and frontline staff + Work with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams to enhance efficiency and output + Contribute to cultural change and manufacturing excellence initiatives + Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with all regulations + Monitor and track planned downtime (DH) hours by collaborating with Quality and Maintenance to streamline workflows and reduce roadblocks. + Implement clear guidelines and well-defined standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each repeated operation + Maintain full staffing levels and adhere to labor budgets throughout the night shift + Ensure that quality and line maintenance manufacturing processes meet company standards and regulatory requirements + Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, HR policies, GMPs, and Food Safety + Utilize continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis to streamline production processes + Engage in workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, and equipment installations or upgrades + Participate in audits and efforts to comply with internal and external standards, including FSSC + Utilize manufacturing software such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems, MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), and quality management software **Qualifications** **Qualifications** **Required Skills** + Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA); Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations management + Minimum five years experience in manufacturing or operations management within large-scale factories. + Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership role with direct reports. + Proficient in MS Office, ERP, MES systems, and quality management systems + Effective communication skills with the ability to encourage action + Strong knowledge and experience with process improvement techniques: SQDCI, OTD, TPS and Kaizen **Preferred Skills** + Lean Six Sigma, Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) + Prior experience in consumer products or food and beverage industry 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 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. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)