Operations Manager
BlueTriton Brands
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**
Make an impact with **Primo Brands** . We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and an inclusive work environment.
**Reporting Location:** Lee, FL
**Key Responsibilities**
Key leadership role in a large bottling and distribution facility.
Coach and develop leaders and create plans for employee skills and competencies.
Collaborate with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse to optimize efficiencies and product output.
Lead cultural changes and pursue manufacturing excellence.
Promote safety among all associates.
Monitor downtime hours and work with Quality and Maintenance to minimize and strategically use downtime.
Manage staffing to ensure full capacity operation and meet labor budgets.
Oversee quality goals and maintenance of utilities, injection machines, and blow molding area.
Ensure compliance with Safety, Quality, and HR policies, including GMPs and Food Safety.
Use continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis to enhance production processes.
Participate in projects like workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, and equipment upgrades.
Engage in audit activities and ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including Food Safety System Certification (FSSC)
**Qualifications**
**Required Skills**
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (BBA); Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations management preferred
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, and MES systems
Effective communication skills with the ability to encourage action
Excellent relationship-building skills to achieve results internally and externally
Strong knowledge and experience with process improvement techniques: SQDCI, OTD, TPS and Kaizen
Comprehensive expertise in production processes, preventive maintenance, and budget management
Demonstrated expertise in developing successful leaders.
Skilled in managing and delegating multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving abilities with experience in coaching and mentoring others.
Ability to respond to after-hours critical issues
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings
**Preferred Skills**
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)
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