What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at BlueTriton Brands?
As the nation’s leading bottled water company, BlueTriton Brands is dedicated to providing customers with healthy hydration options. Alongside that, we’re also committed to developing our people – enabling them to make the most of the many elements that help them to succeed. It’s a chance to use your knowledge, skills and experience to shine brightly and achieve your ambitions – all while delivering healthy hydration to millions of customers.
Choose a career in Supply Chain and Technical & Production and you’ll be part of our logistics backbone – and a crucial element of our success. Our factories are where our products start their journey to the customer. This area of BlueTriton Brands offers you the chance to experience collaboration in its purest form as you work alongside a diverse range of highly motivated and passionate people in our Supply Chain factories spread across the nation.
Job Description
The Operations Manager will be responsible for the overall leadership and supervision of the Operations and Technical department. Operating within a fast-paced bottling operations department the Operations Leader must be comfortable leading salaried leaders and setting the overall goals and visions for optimal performance within the department.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Plan and manage the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) in order to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management
• Ensure that a high quality of products, services, housekeeping, and hygiene standards are maintained and improved in the area
• Review daily achievement of targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings
• Coach, mentor direct reports, to build a bench of talent within the organization
• Prioritize, schedule, and ensure maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness with the Technical Manager and Team members to identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop strategies and visions that that are capable of achieving optimal results for the organization.
• Develop people strategies designed to engage the workforce and create continuity and high performing teams within the department.
• Understand internal and external regulations, procedures and policies and apply them fairly and consistently
• Manage relationships with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues, and support services to ensure achievement of targets
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Understanding of processes and mechanics of line equipment
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulation
• Cost awareness of operations
• Ability to multi-task and delegate
• Effective communication skills
• Modern maintenance techniques (MP2 and SAP)
• Ability to manage and develop employees
• Four-year Technical degree preferred
• Past Supervisor experience required
BlueTriton Brands is the nation’s leading bottled water company. Our water brands include Poland Spring, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ice Mountain and Pure Life. We’re passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship – most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in America. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package – something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It’s not just the work that you’ll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration. The only question is, what elements will help you succeed at BlueTriton Brands?
Applicants with criminal histories are welcome to apply.
BlueTriton Brands is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and is looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment: Disabled/Veteran.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
