Factory Manager I
Framingham, MA, US
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 a Factory Manager to be located in Framingham, MA. This position will report directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP) of the Northeast Region.
The primary responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for the Framingham, MA bottling and distribution facility
• Building a cohesive team of leaders, focusing on retention of employees by providing mentoring and development activities
• Responsible for the financial (Profit & Loss) and Customer Satisfaction performance for the facility
• Serving as the factory champion for National Safety and Quality programs and initiatives
• Creating and maintaining a positive environment for all employees
• Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members
• Partner closely with on-site and network-wide leaders in the ReadyRefresh branches to ensure stability of the ReadyRefresh inventory
• Collaborate with Logistics and Tankering groups to ensure appropriate resources and materials are available to meet production needs
• Ability to build, plan, and schedule for production, in partnership with scheduling team
• Support Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodologies within the facility
• Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State and local regulations
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the local community
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus
• 10 or more years of meaningful experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 3 or more years serving as a Factory 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 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 (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP
• Ability to encourage passion and dedication and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives
• Proven track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment
• Prior experience leading, mentoring and managing a team and delivering performance metrics through others
• Continuous improvement experience preferred, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM
• Outstanding communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills
• We are seeking someone that demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity, and personal character, above all else
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.
BlueTriton 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. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com
