Technical Manager Full Time

Overview: Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Plant location: Hope, BC

Salary: $110,000 – $135,000 / year

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Hours and days can fluctuate based on business needs.

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Retirement/Investing: RRSP with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, paid stat holidays and paid personal days, employee assistance program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Provide back-up support for SAP CMMS activities.
• Initiates, implements, and manages the plant maintenance within the bottling plant with an emphasis on planning and preventative/predictive maintenance.
• Manage all facility maintenance.
• Responsible for effectively planning, managing and coordinating all activities of Maintenance with all other departments and functions.
• Provide all required technical support to plant bottling and water processing equipment. Coordinate local projects, facility maintenance, and safety/environment activities. Supports equipment upgrades and installations by conferring and collaborating with design engineers and operations to coordinate the activities of the maintenance staff.
• Provide technical direction for all capital projects for the facility.
• Facilitates and delivers project status updates on results such as milestone achievement, schedule and next key deliverables, and people such as obstacles to performance and solutions to remove and/or escalation for resolution
• Responsible for engineering functional compliance. Ensures documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Provide technical support and strategic direction for all site safety and environmental initiatives.
• Directs, maintains, and enforces the safety program and training for the maintenance department; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all maintenance mechanics, maintenance leads and electrician.
• Manages department schedules based on needs of the business.
• Analysis reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to maintenance systems, safety and environmental.
• Provide direct support to all continuous improvement activities for Production units. Works closely with the operations manager to coordinate activities with plant operations.
• Communicates directly with the operations department to plan maintenance outages and repair work in process areas. Implements programs and procedures required ensuring plant cleanliness.
• Track, manage, and improve energy usage of the Plant.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures for all maintenance, safety and environmental related activities.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems routinely, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipates and solves problems in a timely manner and identifies opportunities for improvement
• Ensure that while meeting manufacturing objectives and quality requirements that deliverables also comply with regulatory requirements.
• Responsible of the MIP (Maintenance Investment Plan) Optimize cost through effective budget planning, resources management and reduction in reactionary purchases and repairs.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree with three to five years of experience managing a maintenance or technical department or five to seven years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous maintenance experience in a food or beverage production environment preferred.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or related field.
• In-depth understanding of the preventative maintenance process.
• Thorough understanding of automation controls and industrial power distribution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, essential in dealing with people at all levels and in a variety of functions.
• Able to influence and motivate others to quickly achieve results and sustain them.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Engineering standards desired.
• Six Sigma, Lean or TPM experience / certification desired.
• Knowledge and experience to plan and execute projects from conception to completion.
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of the financial considerations when controlling a maintenance budget.
• Ability to influence change and innovation in a team atmosphere.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in making business decisions using facts and good judgment.
• Self-starter who requires minimal direct supervision.
• Acquainted with Productive Total Maintenance and Statistical Process Control.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life , premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley , regional leaders such as Arrowhead , Deer Park , Ice Mountain Ozarka , and Zephyrhills , purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts , and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION . Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo 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, provincial, and local law.

Salary Range Disclaimer:
The salary range provided for this position is an approximation based on market research, internal compensation data and the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Final salary offers are determined through a comprehensive evaluation of candidate qualifications and may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location of the position. Other components of the compensation package, including benefits and bonuses, will also be considered. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we encourage open dialogue about compensation during the interview process.