Plant Director

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration, offering an extensive portfolio of sustainably sourced, conveniently packaged beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

About the role

This position reports directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP) of the Region and serves as the Plant Director for a bottling and distribution facility in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for the bottling and distribution facility.
• Build a cohesive team of leaders, focusing on retention through mentoring and development activities.
• Oversee financial (Profit & Loss) and customer satisfaction performance for the facility.
• Serve as the factory champion for National Safety and Quality programs and initiatives.
• Create and maintain a positive environment for all employees.
• Build 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.
• Build, plan, and schedule production in partnership with the scheduling team.
• Support Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodologies within the facility.
• Ensure compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the local community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; Master's degree a plus.
• 10+ years of meaningful experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross-functional assignments.
• 3+ years of experience serving as a Factory Manager leading teams of leaders and employees.
• Consumer packaged goods industry experience required; prior food or beverage experience 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 systems such as SAP.
• Ability to encourage passion and dedication and lead operational and cultural change initiatives.
• Proven track record of building cohesive teams and creating a positive work environment.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, and managing a team to deliver performance metrics.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred, specifically Six Sigma, Lean, or TPM.
• Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and formal presentation skills.
• Demonstrates and models high degrees of honesty, integrity, and personal character.
• Strong English language skills for effective communication with customers and team members.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401K with a 5% company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Employee Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Employee discounts, auto, home, and pet insurance savings.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, sick time, 9 paid holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Paid leave for parental, adoption, or foster care events.
• Legal services and identity theft protection.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Adoption reimbursement benefit.
• FEDlogic and commuter benefits.

Pay

Base salary range: $160,363 – $205,000. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.