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

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Associate Operations Manager (Night Shift) to be located in Dallas, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility during night shift hours.

• Assist in coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders and frontline employees.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse) to maximize efficiency and output.

• Contribute to the execution of cultural changes and pursuit of excellence in manufacturing.

• Assist in instilling the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facility.

• Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours during night shift, partnering with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH while maximizing its strategic use.

• Support factory staffing during night shift to ensure operation at full capacity and attainment of variable labor budgets.

• Assist in ensuring quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines.

• Ensure compliance with prescribed Safety, Quality, and HR policies, including GMPs and Food Safety.

• Support 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, and equipment installation or upgrades.

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

Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Four-year degree preferred.

• Five or more years of production experience within manufacturing, with experience in a leadership capacity preferred

• 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

• Demonstrated track record of developing individuals and teams.

• 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.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to 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 critical issues.

HOW TO STAND OUT :

• Process improvement expertise

• Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally and present complex data clearly

• Strong ability to coach and develop work teams 10• Strong examples of how to develop and lead caring safety and quality cultures

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Methodology

• Food & beverage industry experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Fundamental knowledge and experience working in production/manufacturing process improvement techniques, including SQDCI, OTD, TPS and Kaizen methodologies and activities.

• Proven experience collaborating and building interdepartmental relationship.

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)