Operations Manager, Day Shift

Primo Brands

$132K — $161K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  • 10+ years of production experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven ability to develop successful leaders.
  • Experience in consumer products or food and beverage, familiar with quality regulations.
  • Knowledge of TPM, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Strong computer skills including SAP, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Effectively leads and motivates teams according to company culture.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the leadership team in a bottling and distribution facility.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop leadership capabilities among frontline employees.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and product quality.
  • Lead cultural changes and strive for excellence in manufacturing.
  • Promote safety as a core value among all associates in the facility.
  • Monitor downtime and collaborate with departments to minimize it while maximizing its strategic use.
  • Manage staffing levels to ensure operational capacity and meet labor budgets.

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401K with 5% match plus Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Life insurance and various forms of disability and critical illness insurance.
  • Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Legal and identity theft protection, as well as an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Support for adoption and foster care, along with commuter benefits.
Full Job Description
Overview

  • Pay Range: $132,349 - $161,594, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
  • Location: Breinigsville, PA - Onsite (Allentown West Facility)
  • Schedule: This is a day shift position scheduled Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times (6:00 AM-4:00 PM or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM), based on business needs. This role also requires 24/7 on-call availability.

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

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

  • Serve as a key member of the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility
  • 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
  • Partner cross functionally with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and the Warehouse to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe manner
  • Lead the execution of cultural changes and the pursuit of excellence in manufacturing
  • Instill the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facility
  • Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH yet maximize the strategic use of DH
  • Manage factory staffing to ensure operation at full capacity and the attainment of variable labor budgets
  • Ensure quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines
  • Ensure complete compliance to prescribed Safety, Quality and HR policies, including GMPs, Food Safety
  • Facilitate the use of continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis 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 to internal and external standards, including FSSC

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
  • 10 or more years of production experience within manufacturing with 5 or more years of experience in a team leadership capacity
  • Proven ability to develop successful leaders
  • Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desired
  • 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
  • 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 afterhours critical issues
  • Ability to travel within the U.S. occasionally (~10%) for meeting

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now!

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.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

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