Production Lead

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: Victoria, BC

Pay: $26 / hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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)

• This position is responsible for both production and quality functions.
• Provide frontline leadership in day-to-day operations of getting bottles out the door safely and in accordance with quality standards.  
• Manage the shipment and receipt of all products, materials, and supplies.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, role-modeling & assists Production Supervisor with managing skills matrix.
• Build relationships with frontline team members, colleagues and support services to ensure team-goal alignment. 
• Working on the production line and performing warehouse duties as needed.
• Participating in inventory cycle counts.
• Perform microbiological and wet chemistry testing on source water, process and finished product samples.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of all analyses and inspections concerning incoming raw materials, water processing treatment equipment and production processes. 
• Monitor and maintain manufacturing plant quality assurance programs.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining detailed and accurate records, quality and safety standards. .
• Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment
• Communicate with planning and floor personnel, ensure daily schedule changes and line management
• Other duties as assigned by leadership 

• Experience in the food and beverage industry.
• HACCP knowledge (an asset).
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability work well with limited supervision, both individually and as a team. 
• Ability to support regulatory and internal audits.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

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.