Manufacturing Associate Jobs in Gainesville, FL (NOW HIRING)

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.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via Success Factors.
Factory Location: High Springs, FL
Compensation: $133,587-$166,811. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
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.
We are seeking a Sr. Plant Manager. Choose a career in Technical and Production and you'll be part of our Product Supply backbone and a crucial element of our success. Our factories are where our products start their journey to the customer. This area of Primo Brands offers you the chance to experience collaboration in its purest form as you work alongside a diverse range of highly motivated and passionate people in our factories spread across the nation. What you do will be fulfilling, impactful and meaningful - not least is you'll be helping to deliver healthy hydration to millions of thirsty customers. We'll make sure you have the strong leadership and clear direction you need to feel motivated and passionate about accomplishing great things. While you take pride in delivering an excellent performance, you'll see your contributions are recognized and rewarded with an outstanding level of support, training and benefits everything you need to grow and thrive in your career.
Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for this bottling and distribution facility.
• Spending time on the floor engaging with employees and overseeing plant operations.
• Responsible for P&L and customer satisfaction performance for the facility.
• Creating and maintaining a cohesive team of leaders and providing coaching and development.
• Serving as factory champion for national safety and quality programs and initiatives.
• Creating and maintaining a positive work environment for all employees.
• Leading and facilitating Primo Brands Continuous Excellence (BCE) and an upcoming Total Performance Management (TPM) implementation.
• Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members.
• Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 5 or more years. serving as a department 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.
• Experience with Manufacturing Excellence.
• In-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Ability to inspire passion and commitment and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives.
• Demonstrated track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment.
• Prior experience leading, coaching and developing a team and delivering performance metrics through others.
• Continuous improvement experience, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills.
• Demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity and personal character.

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.