Manufacturing Operations Manager

Primo Brands Leadership OpportunityPrimo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.Location: Breinigsville, PA - Onsite (Allentown East 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 dismembermentOther 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 benefitsResponsibilities:Serve as a key member of the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facilityCoach, mentor and develop leaders and assess and create plans to grow the skills and competencies of frontline employees to meet current and future business requirementsPartner cross functionally with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and the Warehouse to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe mannerLead the execution of cultural changes and the pursuit of excellence in manufacturingInstill the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facilityMonitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH yet maximize the strategic use of DHManage factory staffing to ensure operation at full capacity and the attainment of variable labor budgetsEnsure quality goals and preventative maintenance of linesEnsure complete compliance to prescribed Safety, Quality and HR policies, including GMPs, Food SafetyFacilitate the use of continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis to improve and streamline production processesParticipate in projects including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, equipment installs or upgradesParticipate in audit activities and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance to internal and external standards, including FSSCQualifications: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 capacityProven ability to develop successful leadersPrior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desiredKnowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologiesSolid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance, and budget managementStrong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, business management software (SAP preferred) and production monitoring systemsDemonstrated track record of leading, training, motivating, coaching, and developing individuals and teams in a manner consistent with our cultureExcellent relationship building skills with the ability to partner internally and externally to achieve resultsAbility to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines and delegate accordinglyEffective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage actionSolid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacityAbility and willingness to respond to afterhours critical issuesAbility to travel within the U.S. occasionally (~10%) for meetingIf you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now!