Operations Manager
McBee, SC, 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 Operations Manager in our McBee, SC factory, reporting to the Plant Manager.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team in a large bottling and distribution facility
• Coach, mentor and develop leaders and assess and create plans to grow the skills and competencies of frontline employees to meet current and future business requirements
• Partner cross functionally with Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and the Warehouse to maximize efficiencies and output of high-quality product in a safe manner
• Lead the execution of cultural changes and the pursuit of excellence in manufacturing
• Instill the value of safety within all associates within the manufacturing facility
• Monitor and track planned DH (downtime) hours and partner with Quality and Maintenance to minimize DH yet maximize the strategic use of DH
• Manage factory staffing to ensure operation at full capacity and the attainment of variable labor budgets
• Ensure quality goals and preventative maintenance of lines
• Ensure complete compliance to prescribed Safety, Quality and HR policies, including GMPs, Food Safety
• Facilitate 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, equipment installs or upgrades
• Participate in audit activities and ongoing efforts to ensure compliance to internal and external standards, including FSSC
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Ten or more years of production experience within manufacturing with five or more years of experience in a team leadership capacity
• Proven ability to develop successful leaders
• Prior experience in the consumer products industry or food and beverage with familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation desired
• Knowledge and demonstrated execution/implementation of 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 leading, training, motivating, coaching, and developing individuals and teams in a manner consistent with our culture
• 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 and delegate accordingly
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence change and encourage action
• Solid problem-solving abilities with the ability to coach and mentor others in this capacity
• Ability and willingness to respond to afterhours critical issues
• Ability to travel within the U.S. or Canada occasionally (~10%) for meetings
BlueTriton Brands offers an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced and packaged spring water, purified water and water beverage brands including Poland Spring® Brand, Deer Park® Brand, Ozarka® Brand, Ice Mountain® Brand, Zephyrhills® Brand, Arrowhead® Brand, Origin™ Natural Spring Water, Saratoga® Spring Water, AC+ION® Alkaline Water, Pure Life® Purified Water, B’EAU® Marine Collagen Water Beverage, Splash Blast® Flavored Water Beverage and Splash Fizz® Fruit Flavored Sparkling Water Beverage. BlueTriton Brands also owns and operates ReadyRefresh®, a customizable water and beverage delivery service that has been certified as a CarbonNeutral® business.
Based in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton Brands and its affiliates in the United States and Canada employ over 7,000 employees. BlueTriton Brands manages resources for long-term sustainability and helps to safeguard more than 20,000 acres of watershed land. The Company has 28 production facilities across the United States, 13 of which are Alliance for Water Stewardship ("AWS") certified across 12 sites, with eight of the certified facilities being AWS Platinum, the highest-level certification.
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
