Sr. Plant Manager
Primo Brands · High Springs, FL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $133k–$180k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Primo Brands (food & beverage) in High Springs, FL. In-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, SAP
- Base pay
- $133k–$180k
- 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 Florida: typical posted base $118k–$174k. This one lists $133k–$180k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 39 production engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Florida plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 38 other live production postings in Florida.
- Base pay
- About 35% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (10+ vs 5+)
Typical $98k–$135k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 41%
- Root cause 41%
- Team leadership 38%
- New product launch 33%
- EHS / safety 26%
- ✓ Six Sigma 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, 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
Apply with someone vouching for you
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 High Springs
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Sr. Plant Manager at Primo Brands in other locations
Primo Brands lists this title in 2 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- McBee, SC · $134k–$167k
Full description from Primo BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for total facility performance and metrics for this bottling and distribution facility. Spending time on the floor engaging with employees and overseeing plant operations. Responsible for P&L and customer satisfaction performance for the facility. Creating and maintaining a cohesive team of leaders and providing coaching and development. Serving as factory champion for national safety and quality programs and initiatives. Creating and maintaining a positive work environment for all employees. Leading and facilitating Primo Brands Continuous Excellence (BCE) and an upcoming Total Performance Management (TPM) implementation. Building effective relationships with other plant leaders and corporate team members. Ensuring compliance of operations with company policy and all Federal, State and local regulations.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field; Masters a plus. 10+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing, including career progression and cross functional assignments and 5 or more years. serving as a department 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. Experience with Manufacturing Excellence. In-depth understanding of production support functions including budgeting, planning, safety, quality and human resources. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems such as SAP. Ability to inspire passion and commitment and lead and facilitate operational and cultural change initiatives. Demonstrated track record at building a cohesive team and creating a positive work environment. Prior experience leading, coaching and developing a team and delivering performance metrics through others. Continuous improvement experience, specifically Six Sigma, Lean or TPM. Exceptional communication, relationship building and formal presentation skills. Demonstrates and models a high degree of honesty, integrity and personal character. #LI-JP1 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 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. Factory Location: High Springs, FL Compensation: $133,000-$180,000. This role is eligible for an annual bonus. 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. We are seeking a Sr. Plant Manager. Choose a career in Technical and Production and you'll be part of our Product Supply backbone and a crucial element of our success. Our factories are where our products start their journey to the customer. This area of Primo Brands offers you the chance to experience collaboration in its purest form as you work alongside a diverse range of highly motivated and passionate people in our factories spread across the nation. What you do will be fulfilling, impactful and meaningful - not least is you'll be helping to deliver healthy hydration to millions of thirsty customers. We'll make sure you have the strong leadership and clear direction you need to feel motivated and passionate about accomplishing great things. While you take pride in delivering an excellent performance, you'll see your contributions are recognized and rewarded with an outstanding level of support, training and benefits everything you need to grow and thrive in your career.
