Plant Director
Primo Brands · Dallas, TX
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $160k–$205k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level production role at Primo Brands (food & beverage) in Dallas, TX.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, SAP
- Base pay
- $160k–$205k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $105k–$158k. This one lists $160k–$205k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 111 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 110 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- About 46% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $98k–$153k, from 23 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 39%
- ✓ Lean 33%
- Root cause 29%
- New product launch 23%
- ✓ Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Primo Brands
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Primo Brands in Dallas
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Full description from Primo BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for the bottling and distribution facilitiy Building a cohesive team of leaders, focusing on retention of employees by providing mentoring and development activities Responsible for the financial (Profit & Loss) and Customer Satisfaction performance for the facility Serving as the factory champion for National Safety and Quality programs and initiatives Creating and maintaining a positive environment for all employees Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members Lead and Collaborate with Logistics and Tankering groups to ensure appropriate resources and materials are available to meet production needs Ability to build, plan, and schedule for production, in partnership with scheduling team Support Continuous Excellence and Total Performance Management (TPM) methodologies within the facility Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State and local regulations Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within the local community
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus 10 or more years of meaningful experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 3 or more years serving as a Factory manager to a team of leaders and employees. Consumer products goods industry experience required, prior food or beverage preferred Technical knowledge of manufacturing operations, warehousing, and distribution In-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources. Strong digital literacy, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems such as SAP Ability to encourage passion and dedication and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives Proven track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment Prior experience leading, mentoring and managing a team and delivering performance metrics through others Continuous improvement experience preferred, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM Outstanding communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills We are seeking someone that demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity, and personal character, above all else #LI-ME1 If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey with Primo Brands, apply now! 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 d
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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. We are currently seeking a Plant Director. This position will report directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP) of the Region. Base Salary: $160,363.00- $205,000.000. This role is eligible for an annual bonus. Location: Dallas, TX Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA) Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Insurance: Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits
