Website Primo Brands
Primo Brands
Company : Primo Brands
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 MyADP.
Compensation: Salary range $96,501-$111,967
Responsibilities:
• Compliance and record keeping for all mandated quality checks, testing, sampling, and sanitation activities.
• Preparation and resolution for all Company Quality Audits (FSQS, FSSC, Customer Audits, Department of Defense, FDA, etc.), in
addition to internal audits (Glass and Brittle, Hygiene, Self-Assessments, etc.)
• Tracking, analyzing, and leading initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Management and disposition of all OOS/non-conforming materials and full goods.
• Primary plant liaison with the Customer Service Center, Consumer Affairs and with consumers for quality and complaint issues.
• Lead resource within plant for Company Quality initiatives including (but not limited to) the implementation of the BlueTriton
Quality System.
• Preparation and maintenance of Permitting and Licensing for the plant.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies such as filters, chemicals, and lab supplies.
• Responsible for managing at site level the BlueTriton Management System (NMS), Food Safety Quality Systems (FSQS), Food
Safety Standards (FSSC 22000), and all other company or regulatory requirements.
• May have opportunities to serve as plant representative for regional quality forums and initiatives.
• Coordinate activities and develop good relationships with key vendors.
• Oversee all new marketing packaging updates review for the site.
• Assist in managing the performance and development of the Plant QA Department with respect to skills, objectives, etc.
• Developing and overseeing all new employee onboarding quality training and annual employee refresher training plans.
• Develop initiatives to improve plant performance against BlueTriton quality measures and ensure plant compliance with company
and regulatory standards.
• Act as a key player in reducing waste and scrap within the site and contribute to the company’s continuous improvement
objectives.
• Oversee sites pest sighting and control program.
• Provide day-to-day leadership to QA Department and act as the primary liaison to Corporate QA, Corporate and outside
laboratories, and to external regulatory agencies (FDA, IBWA, EPA, etc.).
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biological sciences. Masters preferred. Other technical degrees may be considered.
• Prior QA management experience (5-8 years) with beverage or other food products.
• Microbiology Laboratory management
• Manufacturing line inspection.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
• Chemical Handling and hot CIP (clean in place) background a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using 5Y/Fishbone root cause analysis.
• Candidate must have sound administrative and computer skills.
• Candidate must have sound knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, VelocityEHS, and data management a plus.
• Candidate must be self-directed, aggressive, and possess the maturity commensurate with being an effective manager
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 welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.