Operations Manager

Pretium Packaging • Lower Saucon Township, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives on building high-performing
teams and driving operational excellence? Join Pretium Packaging at our facility
in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania as an on-site Operations Manager.

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow
molded plastic containers, known for delivering superior quality, value, and
customer service. With 20 manufacturing locations across North America, we
provide innovative, high-performance packaging solutions to a diverse portfolio
of brand owners in the U.S. and Canada.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to provide exceptional
leadership in our plant. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll have
the autonomy to improve processes, develop people, and drive measurable
performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

As the Operations Manager, working under an on-site Plant Manager, you will
share responsibility for the overall performance of the plant, including safety,
productivity, quality, financial performance, and team leadership.

This role offers meaningful influence — you’ll help shape how the plant runs
today and how it performs tomorrow. We are looking for leaders who are
organized, analytical, and confident making data-driven decisions — but also
comfortable being visible on the plant floor.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment - Experience with injection molding and packaging is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience improving productivity, cost performance, and operational metrics
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong decision-making and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the plant leadership team and frontline supervisors
• Drive production performance to meet customer demand and shipping commitments
• Improve productivity and efficiency through Lean manufacturing principles
• Increase OEE through effective monitoring of equipment and labor utilization
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Help analyze production costs and implement improvements to enhance profitability
• Evaluate and recommend equipment upgrades and capital investments
• Partner cross-functionally to support new product launches and process improvements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree