Production Lead

Company: Primo Brands
Location: Watertown
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply here Compensation: $28.00/hour Location: Watertown, CT Shift: Monday to Friday 1:00pm-9:30pm Shift Differential: 6%–8% of the base hourly rate for applicable hours worked Additional Compensation: Two $0.50 increases—first after 90 days, second after 180 days. Responsibilities: The Team Leader Production role is responsible for teaching, training and driving performance within a factory. The Team Leader will report to the production resource who will provide direction and guidance for the respected shift. This role will serve as relief where needed and also be responsible to provide back up to the production resource. The Team Leader will coordinate with support departments, such as maintenance and quality; ensure goal alignment and proactive employee responsible for the following but not limited to complete end of shift reporting, updating production schedule when necessary, SAP related activity, lead/coach floor Shift Hand Offs, be and active participant daily ops review and facilitate all other duties as assigned by senior leadership. Responsibilities • Provide frontline leadership in day-to-day operations of getting bottles out the door safely and in accordance with quality standards. • Assist, as needed, during any safety issues and quality hold situations. • Develop team capability through training, coaching, role-modeling & assists Production Resource with managing skills matrix. • Leads onboarding process for new employees. • Enable effective communication by strengthening the use of standardized documentation & communication. • Ability to identify process failures when they happen and coach the team through problem solving. • Coordinate with business unit leaders to plan and manage the day to day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials and systems) • Coach, mentor and develop team members to meet current and future business requirements. • Build relationships with frontline team members, colleagues and support services to ensure team-goal alignment. • Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment • Understand and adhere to internal/external regulations, procedures & policies • Actively pursue quality standards, specifically HAACP and GMP’s • Review daily measures coordinate resources to drive business results • Communicate with planning and floor personnel ensure daily schedule changes and line management • Other duties as assigned by leadership Qualifications: Advanced understanding of at least 3 machine centers. Can effectively troubleshoot common faults. Ability to assist with changeovers, advanced CILs, PMs. Effective & impactful communication skills. Basic computer skills and ability to coach others in the creation of standards/OPL’s/Maps. Ability to build relationships as a trustworthy & fair team member. At least 6 months in current internal position with fully completed & executed bootcamp/step-up-card. 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 ACION®. 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. 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 .

Keywords: Primo Brands, New England , Production Lead, Manufacturing , Watertown, Northeast