Technical & Operations Manager

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 onsite position in High Springs, FL, supports maintenance and operational excellence across three production lines and one injection press, aligning with Primo Brands’ Manufacturing Framework.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in fulfilling all major PM processes and systems for production lines and injection press.
• Lead a team of Production & Maintenance Resources supporting maintenance mechanics and operations teams.
• Supervise the Maintenance and Improvement strategy, plans, and objectives in accordance with the Primo Brands Manufacturing Framework (10 Operating Principles).
• Maintain team proficiencies, motivation, and dedication to achieve mission and objectives.
• Encourage continuous improvement, networking, and information sharing within the company’s manufacturing community.
• Demonstrate and promote company values impacting PM and AM Pillar, Maintenance Work Groups (MWG), and Autonomous Work Groups (AWG).
• Execute capital projects for the factory using Early Management tools and methodologies.
• Ensure existing maintenance strategies are retained until viable AM/PM activities are embedded to sustain equipment and business performance.
• Participate in local audits and ensure action plans are implemented as planned.
• Evaluate progress on PM, AM Pillar, MWG, and AWG, driving Best Practices in systems, processes, methods, organization, staffing, and skill levels.
• Facilitate decentralizing routine maintenance through TPM methodologies.
• Coordinate and mentor factory Pillar Leaders to align with the PM Pillar Implementation Strategy.
• Lead the factory in optimizing Predictive Maintenance technologies.
• Ensure perfect execution of the maintenance budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, process, or electrical engineering (preferred).
• Five years of experience in a technical field, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing or consumer goods, with leadership in Maintenance or Factory Engineering.
• Knowledge of Maintenance Excellence programs, including Asset Management, Breakdown Analysis, FMEA, and Reliability Centered Maintenance.
• Experience leading Maintenance and Operations Improvement Teams in a factory environment with demonstrated results.
• Strong technical and leadership skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Pillar Systems, Asset Management Software (SAP preferred), Breakdown Analysis, Reliability Center Maintenance Practices, and PM Optimization.
• Familiarity with Predictive Maintenance Technologies (infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, etc.).
• Knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements, and hygienic engineering.
• Analytical problem-solving skills (DMAIC, Breakdown Analysis, FME, etc.).
• High motivation and self-management.
• Understanding of financial analysis and business drivers.
• Experience in Asset Maintenance Management, Project Engineering/Management, Plant Design, and Construction.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification (preferred).
• Strong English language skills for effective communication with customers and team members.

Pay

$109,091–$127,273 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00/6:30 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care 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 Benefits: Employee discounts, auto/home/pet insurance savings, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays, 3 paid floating holidays, paid parental leave (birth, adoption, foster care), legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement, FEDlogic, commuter benefits.