Process Reliability Owner

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 Process Reliability Owner reporting to the Manufacturing Excellence Manager and based in a Factory (Location TBD). This position will be responsible for assisting in the development, implementation and continuous improvement of all Bottling equipment. The Manufacturing Process Reliability Owner will co-lead initiatives to identify and drive losses from production lines through training and standards.

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  Base Salary: $88,382 - $94,438, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Location: Remote (Florida-based) or Remote for candidates within reasonable commuting distance of a Primo Brands Retail Factory (including PA, Southern CA, FL, TX, and other locations).

Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, internal equity, and location.

• Travel: 75%, with most travel occurring on Mondays and Fridays
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility required to work extended hours based on business needs.

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:

• Provides hands on leadership for all sites at the Market Level by being a technical expert in the end-to-end manufacturing process from raw material to finished product with a focus on PM Technical systems including PM window execution and implementation of PDCA Maintenance Planning processes.
• Develop working relationships with each factory to establish clear process standards leading to a more reliable manufacturing operation utilizing the Primo Brands Manufacturing Framework guidebook.
• Support factories in creating frontline focused processes that build a stronger factory culture and drive engagement at all levels.
• Support factory leadership in developing Routines that promote engagement, process improvement, and sustainability in technical processes.
• Collaborate cross functionally within all business functions and experts to create and sustain best practices and support continuous improvement.
• Able to lead and coach the problem-solving process/ Lean Manufacturing for People and PM systems to include root cause loss analysis or breakdown analysis.
• Lead, Coach and assist in the documentation and completion of Before and After-Action summaries in support of continuous improvement of maintenance plans and process improvements to help with reduction of Safety/Quality Risks, Energy/Scrap and to Improve Machine Reliability.
• Analyze process data and use lean manufacturing Systems to lead factory teams to help drive and sustain process improvements on production lines.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining factory Technical Competencies by supporting and maintaining the database of training material to support capability building. This will include but is not limited to SOP's, VWI's, OPL's, Instructional Videos etc. for all Maintenance, Safety and Environmental related activities by ensuring internal and external compliance. Responsible for supporting Factory Escalations (during and after hours ) Innovation and Engineering both proactively and reactively to ensure Development of Self and Associates through Coaching, Training and Feedback.
• Must be willing to travel up to 75% with the ability to work weekends and consecutive travel weeks to enable successful completion of extended projects.
• Lead and influence a diverse team at the factory floor and front office levels and provide routine feedback, both verbal and written.
• Drive implementation of maintenance planning related projects as required, including tracking completion of actions within multiple factory sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical) or equivalent experience in a Technical Trade for Industrial Maintenance or equivalent work experience in maintenance, technical or operations (preferred industrial, electrical or mechanical).
• Project or Technical lead in a factory: proven experience in supporting and supervising multiple projects at once.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams with highly developed communication skills.
• Maintenance and technical hands on experience within highspeed packaging, ideally beverage, food or other clean manufacturing.
• Advanced understanding and ability to teach others the Continuous Improvement methodologies. (LEAN, DMAIC, 5why, BDA, TPM).
• Able to recognize strengths and help factories build high performing teams.
• Working knowledge and understanding of AMM / CPMS systems (SAP Preferred).
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, TEAMS).
• Able to assemble a PowerPoint and present at the factory and market level.
• Self-motivated and able to manage time and schedule travel to achieve objectives independently.
• Must be able to get results through others both remotely and in person.
• Must be able to Travel up to 75%.
• Sponsorship is not available.

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 collaboration.