Electrical & Controls Design 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.

• Salary : $101,388 - $144,715, this role is eligible for an annual bonus.
• Location : Remote, US near anyone of our Primo Brands Factories, preference for candidates located in the Central or West Coast regions.
• Travel: Up to 50%
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM, with flexibility based on business needs.

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

• Manage outside design consultants (cost, schedule, design standards)
• Review new line and facility documentation: one-line diagrams, network architecture, control panel design, device layouts, sequence of operation, scopes of work.
• Manage electrical design firm qualification, selection, and hiring (RFP process)
• Manage electrical contractor qualification and hiring
• Drive continuous cost and quality improvements in system designs and maintain up-to-date knowledge of leading-edge technologies that will support business needs
• Maintain electrical and controls specifications
• Negotiate purchase of electrical equipment (Switchgear, PDP’s, PLC controls)
• Assist project management with design solutions for field issues
• This is a functional leadership position that interacts closely and supports Operations, Quality Assurance, Innovation & Renovation, Marketing, and Logistics with electrical system design and optimization
• Must be capable of managing outside firms to meet obligations of executing all assigned projects
• Must be capable of leverage technical expertise in support of factory operation for system optimization and troubleshooting
• The Design Manager reports directly to the Engineering Group Manager – Facilities and Electrical and has a support responsibility to project managers
• Travel: 50% (Could be as much as two days per week, three times per month, initially until system understanding is achieved)

• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Requires strong Technical, Managerial, and Leadership ability with exceptional facilitation and communication skills.
• 5 - 10 years’ experience implementing projects in a similar environment.
• Highly motivated, well organized, goal oriented and capable of operating alone, with minimal direct supervision.
• This position requires excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Must be a team player and have strong abilities to lead and participate in project teams and be able to demonstrate capability in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be proficient in the use of common software platforms including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint) and AutoCAD for the preparation of presentation and working documents.
• Working knowledge / development experience of Allen Bradley PLC code and Device-Net programming
• Working knowledge / development experience of SCADA programming (GE Fanuc / Intellution and/or Wonderware)
• Working knowledge of networks
• Sponsorship not available.

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.

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.

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.

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.