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 Zephyrhills, Florida 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 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 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, 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