Manager, Operations at BlueTriton Brands
Lee, FL 32059
About the Job
BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
We are currently seeking an Operations Manager in Madison, FL, reporting to the Factory Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
•Support the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility mainly during the Day shift.
•Assist in coaching, mentoring, and developing leaders and frontline employees.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse) to maximize efficiency and output.
•Contribute to the execution of cultural changes and pursuit of excellence in manufacturing.
•Assist in instilling the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facility.
•Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours during night shift, partnering with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH while maximizing its strategic use.
•Support factory staffing during night shift to ensure operation at full capacity and attainment of variable labor budgets.
•Assist in ensuring quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines.
•Ensure compliance with prescribed Safety, Quality, and HR policies, including GMPs and Food Safety.
•Support the use of continuous improvement methodologies and root cause analysis to improve and streamline production processes.
•Participate in projects including workforce planning, budgeting, new product launches, and equipment installation or upgrades.
•Participate in audit activities and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with internal and external standards, including FSSC.
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
•Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, but will accept experience in lieu of degree.
•Five or more years of production experience within manufacturing, with experience in a leadership capacity preferred
•Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage, with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desired.
•Knowledge and exposure to TPM, Six Sigma, and various problem-solving methodologies
•Solid understanding of production processes, preventative maintenance, and budget management Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, business management software (SAP preferred), and production monitoring systems.
•Demonstrated track record of developing individuals and teams.
•Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to partner internally and externally to achieve results.
•Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives on tight deadlines.
•Effective communication skills with the ability to encourage action.
•Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity.
•Ability and willingness to respond to after-hours critical issues.
HOW TO STAND OUT:
•Process improvement expertise
•Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally and present complex data clearly
•Strong ability to coach and develop work teams 10+
•Food & beverage industry experience
•Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Methodology
•Food & beverage industry experience
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•Fundamental knowledge and experience working in production/manufacturing process improvement techniques, including SQDCI, OTD, TPS and Kaizen methodologies and activities
•Proven experience collaborating and building interdepartmental relationship
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (“BlueTriton”) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring®, Deer Park®, Ozarka®, Ice Mountain®, Zephyrhills®, Arrowhead®, Origin™, Saratoga®, AC+ION®, Pure Life®, B’EAU®, and Splash Refresher™. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
