Sr. Plant Manager, Similkameen (Hope)

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.

Plant location:

Hope, BC

Salary:

$133,000 - $167,000 / year + annual bonus eligiblity

Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Hours and days can fluctuate based on business needs.

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits:

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Retirement/Investing:

RRSP with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance:

Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits:

Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, paid stat holidays and paid personal days, employee assistance program (EAP)

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for our Hope, BC bottling and distribution facility.

Building a cohesive team of leaders, focusing on retention of employees by providing mentoring and development activities

Responsible for the financial (Profit&Loss) and Customer Satisfaction performance for the facility

Serving as the factory champion for National Safety and quality programs and initiatives

Creating and maintaining a positive environment for all employees

Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members

Lead and collaborate with Logistics and Tankering groups to ensure appropriate resources and materials are available to meet production needs

Ability to build, plan, and schedule for production, in partnership with scheduling team

Support Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodologies within the facility

Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State, and local regulations

Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the local community

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus

10 or more years of meaningful experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 3 or more years serving as a Factory manager to a team of leaders and employees.

Consumer products goods industry experience required, prior food or beverage preferred

Technical knowledge of manufacturing operations, warehousing, and distribution; in-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources.

Strong digital literacy, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP

Ability to encourage passion and dedication and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives

Proven track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment

Prior experience leading, mentoring and managing a team and delivering performance metrics through others

Continuous improvement experience preferred, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM

Outstanding communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills

We are seeking someone that demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity, and personal character, above all else

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.

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 Affinitiative 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, provincial, and local law.

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.

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