Quality and Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

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 a Quality/Production Supervisor.

• Base Salary: $91,391 - $98,461, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Location: El Paso, TX (Onsite)
• Schedule : Monday - Friday 7AM-4:30PM, flexibility required with possible Saturdays as needed.
• Travel: Limited, possible travel for training.

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

• Lead the Food Safety Program and a team of QA Techs to achieve quality and safety compliance metrics in a manner consistent with our culture and values.
• Partner cross functionally with the Planning, Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maximize results. Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements.
• Champion and lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the pursuit of TPM
• Provide guidance to factory employees to ensure the Safety/Environmental programs are implemented and maintained.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies for quality and production.
• Assist the Factory Manager with leading all company and Local quality/safety initiatives, audits, local awareness & compliance while also meeting Primo Brands key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline processes.
• Ensure plant compliance and record retention in accordance with current federal, state, and local legislation on good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP's), HACCP, NFPA, OSHA and EPA.
• Cultivates relationship with the local law enforcement, local fire department and other emergency services to provide harmonious working relationships in the community and Build relationships with frontline team members, internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets.
• Lead incident investigations, monitor incident root cause & corrective actions for issues such as fire, hazardous materials, at risk conditions, security, quality issues and/or non-compliance issues to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and onboarding to new hires and factory employees as it relates to QA and Safety.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Plan and manage the day to day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements.
• Champion and lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the pursuit of TPM
• Utilize and model our beliefs in the execution of daily work activities and decision making
• Build relationships with frontline team members, internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets.
• Maintaining safe environment and safety practices in all business initiatives
• Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Understand and adhere to internal and external regulations, procedures & policies
• Ensure that a high quality of products, housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and off floor review meetings.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the Technical team to get resolution.
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical science is preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• 3 or more years of experience in quality assurance within clean (food, bev, pharma) manufacturing and 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's) and knowledge of GMP's
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as it relates to FDA and state requirements preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and business management software (SAP preferred)
• 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.
• Demonstrated track record of developing employees.
• Ability and willingness to respond to afterhours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/year.

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 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 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.

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.