District Operations Manager

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 via myADP.

Compensation: $75000

Location:New Orleans, LA

This position will be responsible for leading, evaluating, training, and onboarding refill service technicians who install, service, and repair refill water vending units. This leader will foster a "safety first" culture through awareness, training and accountability. This role must create a positive work environment through real-time observation and specific, constructive and actionable feedback. Working with a sense of urgency will help ensure that operational plans are executed, performance and budget goals are achieved, and team members are kept informed to guarantee alignment on consistently and safely delivering a great customer experience.

• Drive customer satisfaction through real-time service oversight, flawless recovery, and daily coaching of Service Technicians.
• Champion safety by actively leading and demonstrating behaviors aligned to Primo Water North America's Core Safety Principles.
• This is a field role -- work in the field with Technicians to develop and improve skills; possess thorough knowledge of process and operation of designated equipment.
• Own execution and adherence to PWNA's standards for all branch/location processes related to customer service, order delivery, and inventory through cross-functional collaboration.
• Execute against service standards
• Support the personal and professional development of direct reports through performance objectives and daily coaching. Regularly participates in route rides and delivers on the job training, as well as, observations to stay abreast of market conditions and properly evaluate customer needs.
• Promote a positive employee experience through on-boarding, orientation, and employee engagement activities
• Drive Net Promoter Score and Customer Satisfaction within market through execution of high standards of service and professionalism in all customer interactions.
• Responsible for maintaining staffing levels through talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Analyze and monitor area activities and results; develop and implement alternative plans as needed.
• Measure and monitor area profitability levels; take corrective action as required. Evaluate market for opportunities to grow revenue.
• Implement financially sounds decisions to deliver financial plan for area of responsibility.
• Actively lead direct reports through transformational business initiatives.
• Ensures AM and PM business routines & processes are conducted in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Coach, develop and manage performance through transparent field leadership
• Serve as a brand ambassador by nurturing quality relationships with employees and customers, being knowledgeable about our products and services and providing exceptional customer experiences.

• Bachelor's Degree and / or relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in managerial role or leading / motivating a team centered environment.
• Basic knowledge / experience of financial analysis and P&L; ability to apply financial theory and practices as well as provide tools/knowledge
• Ability to lead, organize and build effective and diverse teams.
• Ability to listen and respond to information effectively and influence decision makers.
• Sales techniques/negotiation and customer relationship/service skills.
• Ability to be innovative and creative.
• Strong decision-making ability and judgement
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and periodically lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to travel to meet business needs
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical skills and ability to use proper tools as provided.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills with varied audiences and mediums
• Excellent planning, time management, organization and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to meet Company Driver Qualification Policy.

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.