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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.

We are currently seeking an **Operations Manager** in one of our Breinigsville, PA locations. Our Breinigsville factories are critical to the success of our Deer Park Brand. This role will oversee the Operations area in our Allentown West factory with approximately 260 employees.

**Pay Range:** $101,687-$151,965. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.

Responsibilities

+ Report to the Plant Manager and serve as a key member of the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility.

+ Partner cross functionally with Planning, Quality, Container Manufacturing, Maintenance and the Warehouse to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe manner.

+ Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support the pursuit of TPM.

+ Coach, mentor and develop leaders and assess and create plans to grow the skills and competencies of frontline employees to meet current and future business requirements.

+ Ensure that planned efficiency and production numbers are attained or exceeded to ensure customer demand can be fulfilled on time.

+ Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH yet maximize the strategic use of DH.

+ Ensure the first pass quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines is completed to standard.

+ Ensure complete compliance to prescribed Safety, Quality and HR policies, including GMPs, FSMS requirement.

+ Facilitate the use of continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline production processes.

+ Participate in projects including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, equipment installs or upgrades

+ Participate in audit activities and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including ISO.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field.

+ Five or more years of production experience in a team leadership capacity.

+ Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation preferred.

+ Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem solving methodologies.

+ Solid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance and budget management.

+ Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, business management software (SAP preferred) and production monitoring systems (EIT preferred).

+ Demonstrated track record of leading, training, motivating, coaching and developing individuals and teams in a manner consistent with our culture.

+ Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to partner internally and externally to achieve results.

+ 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.

+ Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/year.

+ Ability to travel within the U.S. or Canada occasionally (~5%) for meetings.

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 Brands ® 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.