Location: Woodridge, IL
Category: Food Quality Assurance
Department: Factory/Regional Leadership
Job ID: 11188-en_US
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.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Safety & Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee our Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental programs in our Woodridge, IL facility.
Pay Range: $93,351 – $104,438. This role is eligible for an annual bonus.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead the Food Safety Program and a team of QA Techs to achieve quality and safety compliance metrics in a manner consistent with our culture and values.
• Partner cross functionally with the Planning, Production, Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maximize results.
• Provide guidance to factory employees to assure the Safety/Environmental programs are implemented and maintained.
• Manage budgeting, purchasing and inventory of plant operating supplies for quality and safety.
• Assist the Factory Manager with leading all company and Local quality/safety initiatives, audits, local SHE awareness & compliance while also meeting Primo Brands key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Track, analyze, and lead initiatives for all quality and customer complaint issues within the plant.
• Use continuous improvement methodologies and projects to improve and streamline processes.
• Ensure plant compliance and record retention in accordance with current on federal, state, and local legislation on good hygiene practices, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), HACCP, NFPA, OSHA and EPA.
• Supports and maintains site-specific manuals, records of inspections, and incidents relating to Safety, Health, Security and Environment.
• Cultivates relationship with the local law enforcement, local fire department and other emergency services to provide harmonious working relationship in the community.
• Lead incident investigations, monitor incident root cause & corrective actions for issues such as fire, hazardous materials, at risk conditions, security, quality issues and/or non-compliance issues to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and onboarding to new hires and factory employees as it relates to QA and Safety.
• Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor’s degree in physical science is preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Three or more years of experience in quality assurance within clean (food, bev, pharma) manufacturing and two or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Three or more years of experience in a workplace safety, security, and environmental programs.
• Demonstrated application of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP’s) and knowledge of GMP’s
• A minimum of 2 years of administration and compliance with State/Federal OSHA, EPA, and local Air Quality Management District.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, HACCP, sanitation, and hygienic design
• Familiarity with quality and hygiene regulations as it relates to FDA and state requirements preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and business management software (SAP preferred)
• 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.
• Demonstrated track record of developing employees.
• Ability and willingness to respond to afterhours calls for critical issues and provide weekend coverage a few times/year.
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.
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, state, and local law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com