District Operations Manager
Primo Brands · Jersey City, NJ
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $107k–$117k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Primo Brands (food & beverage) in Jersey City, NJ.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $107k–$117k
- 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 New Jersey: typical posted base $116k–$155k. This one lists $107k–$117k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 17 production engineer openings in New Jersey, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New Jersey plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live production postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- About 17% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 10+)
Typical $116k–$155k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- EHS / safety 41%
- ✓ Team leadership 29%
- Lean 29%
- New product launch 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention 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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- 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.
Full description from Primo BrandsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
responsibilities
will include managing and overseeing assigned operations team on a day-to-day basis. Improving productivity and streamlining branch activities to maximize results and achieve peak performance. Responsible for executing all safety activities Salary: $107,484.00 - $116,916.00. This position 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
Responsibilities
Uphold frontline employee safety through the adherence of Safety Policy compliance and the identification and execution of safety improvement opportunities. Own the execution and adherence to the brand and relevant standards for all branch processes related to customer service, fulfillment and safety. Oversee all direct report processes and accountability, to include hiring, retaining qualified team members and timely addressing of attendance/conduct/performance issues Partner with peers and general managers, regional operations manager to share best practices including upselling products and customer acquisition.
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.
Uphold frontline employee safety through the adherence of Safety Policy compliance and the identi
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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 District Operations Manager to be in Jersey City, NJ. The primary
