BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.
Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.
Job Description
We currently have an opening for Warehouse Manager in our Hollis, ME facility.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Reflects BTB's Leadership Framework in conducting daily business role and activities
• Ownership of the handling, storage and distribution of BlueTriton Brands bottled water products to the end consumer.
• Oversees the warehouse operations; including the safety, quality, continuous improvement, P&L, budgeting, hiring, inventory control, and fleet operations within those functional areas.
• Lead the execution of cultural changes and activities needed to support BlueTriton Brands key objectives
• Convey a deep emphasis on employee engagement through shift hand off practices and shift start-up communications.
• Strong execution and focus on safety is required.
• Coach and develop leaders and team members to successful results, including identifying training and development needs.
• Determine staffing needs to meet workload requirements and manage day to day budget and forecasts
• Effectively manage warehouse utilization and resolve exceptions to daily operation
• Maintain contingency plans for time sensitive operations (unscheduled absentees, customer service issues, systems malfunctions, inventory exceptions, transport equipment issues)
• Develop strong partnerships with plant management, planning, transportation, quality and inventory control
• Collaborate with peers across the company to share best practices and maintain compliance
• Develop, Maintain, and confirm process are run in accordance with SOPs and other documentation and best practices
• Ensure quality service to consumers by exceeding customer shipping requirements within the established time frame, and by communicating to internal contacts any issues that may impact customers
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, Supply Chain, Business or relevant field
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including warehouse and inventory experience with at least 2 years in a warehouse management role
• Prior experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), food and beverage specifically, preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel Powerpoint and business management software (SAP preferred) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Proven leadership skills, coaching and developing leaders & employees
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement such as and manage to/achieve metrics. Experience with the development and execution of TPM, LEAN, and Six Sigma principals preferred
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with frontline employees, peers, and executives
• Ability to drive positive change in both processes and systems and culture
• Strong internal and external customer focus with great follow-up
• Ability to provide after-hours support to a 24 X 7 operation for critical issues
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. ("BlueTriton") is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring , Deer Park , Ozarka , Ice Mountain , Zephyrhills , Arrowhead , Origin , Saratoga , AC+ION , Pure Life , B'EAU , and Splash Refresher . BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh , a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.
BlueTriton 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. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at