Technical Operations Manager

Primo Brands

$144K — $176K *
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 10+ years of production experience in manufacturing, with 5+ years in a leadership role
  • Proven track record in developing leaders
  • Experience in consumer products or food and beverage industries
  • Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations
  • Knowledge of TPM, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies
  • Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and SAP
  • Demonstrated leadership and coaching abilities
  • Excellent relationship-building skills
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Solid problem-solving capabilities
  • Willingness to respond to after-hours issues
  • Ability to travel occasionally within the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key member of the leadership team at a bottling and distribution facility
  • Coach and develop leaders and frontline employees to meet business needs
  • Collaborate with departments to maximize efficiencies and product output
  • Lead cultural change initiatives and strive for manufacturing excellence
  • Instill a strong value of safety among associates
  • Monitor and manage downtime and collaborate to minimize it
  • Manage staffing to ensure operational capacity and budget adherence
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and HR policies
  • Improve production processes using continuous improvement methodologies
  • Participate in audits and maintain compliance with internal and external standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401K plan with a 5% employer match
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Generous employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Paid vacation and sick time, along with paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
  • Identity theft protection and legal services
Full Job Description
Overview

We are currently seeking a Technical and Operations Manager.

  • Location: This role is based in Taunton, MA (onsite), where a new facility is expected to be completed in October 2026. In the interim, the position will temporarily report to Framingham, MA for a few months, followed by Norton, MA, until the Taunton facility is fully operational.
  • Pay Range: $144,380 - $176,285, this role is eligible for an annual bonus
  • Schedule: This is a day shift position scheduled Monday through Friday with flexible start and end times 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

  • In coordination with the other factory leaders, assist the fulfillment of all major PM processes and systems for all 3 Production Lines and 1 Injection Press
  • Lead a team of Production and Technical Resources who support our maintenance mechanic teams as well as operations teams
  • Supervise the Maintenance and Improvement strategy, plans and objectives in the factory/facilities in accordance with the Primo Brands Continuous Excellence (nce) and PM.
  • Maintain proficiencies, motivation and dedication to achieve the nce teams' mission and objectives.
  • Encourage continuous improvement, networking and sharing information within the MandI community such that it becomes a key element.
  • Demonstrate and promote the company's values with impact on the PM and AM Pillar, Maintenance Work Groups (MWG) and Autonomous Work Groups (AWG)
  • Be responsible for the successful execution of capital projects for the factory utilizing the Early Management tools and methodologies.
  • Ensure existing maintenance strategies are retained until viable AM/PM activities are sufficiently embedded to ensure continuing equipment and business performance.
  • Participate in local audits. Ensure action plans are in place and are being implemented as per the plan.
  • Evaluate current progress on PM and AM Pillar and MWG, driving the implementation of Best Practices related to systems, processes, methods, organization, staffing, and employee skill levels.
  • Evaluate current progress on AM Pillar and AWG, driving the implementation of Best Practices related to systems, processes, methods, organization, staffing, and employee skill levels.
  • Facilitate and encourage the decentralizing of routine maintenance through TPM methodologies.
  • Coordinate and mentor activities of factory Pillar Leaders to ensure full alignment with the PM Pillar Implementation Strategy.
  • Lead the factory to optimize the use of Predictive Maintenance technologies.
  • Responsible for perfect execution of maintenance budget.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering mechanical / chemical / process / electrical engineering, preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability of 5 years in a technical field, preferable in food or beverage manufacturing or consumer goods industry, of which several years were as leader of the Maintenance function or Factory Engineer in a plant
  • Knowledge of Maintenance Excellence programs including Asset Management, Breakdown Analysis, FMEA and Reliability Centered Maintenance
  • Experience leading a Maintenance Improvement Team in a factory environment with shown results
  • Experience leading a Operations Improvement Team in a factory environment with shown results
  • Strong technical and leadership skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Pillar Systems and Tools Asset Management Software (SAP Preferred)Breakdown Analysis, Reliability Center Maintenance Practices and PM Optimization
  • Predictive Maintenance Technologies including (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc.)Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements for food safety and hygienic engineering! Analytical skills in problem solving such as DMAIC, Breakdown Analysis (BDA), FME, ETC. High level of motivation and self-management.
  • Understanding of financial analysis and relevant business drivers
  • Asset Maintenance Management
  • Project Engineering/Management (confirmed project management skills) Plant Design and Construction
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred


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

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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