Operations Manager

Aston Carter•Lower Saucon Township, PA

14d•$114,000 - $154,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, warehouse functions, and production leadership at an on-site manufacturing facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role drives operational excellence, implements and optimizes systems and processes, and develops a high-performing team while maintaining food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. The position combines office and production-floor work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The facility typically operates between approximately 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and schedule flexibility is expected based on production needs. Occasional Saturday support is required. The manager works closely with production teams and senior leadership and uses ERP systems, Excel, analytics tools, and other manufacturing technologies. This is a permanent position with an annual pay range of $114,000–$154,000. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
At least 5 years leading multiple operational departments, including production, warehouse, and maintenance.
Experience managing operations, warehousing, and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing, fixing, or optimizing operational systems and processes.
Experience creating, tracking, and improving KPIs related to production, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
Leadership experience managing supervisors and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
Willingness to work directly with production teams, establish procedures, drive accountability, and support line installations and startups.
Ability to lead from the production floor and develop high-performing teams.
Basic to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort using data and technology tools.
Strong decision-making ability and a proactive leadership style.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience; pharmaceutical manufacturing exposure is also considered a plus.
Sage ERP experience.
Experience with large-scale ERP implementations.
ERP implementation and optimization experience.
Power BI knowledge.
Six Sigma experience or training.
Bilingual communication ability.
Comfort using AI-enabled reporting and analytics tools.
Interest in a high-visibility leadership opportunity within a growing manufacturing organization.
Motivation to make a significant impact on team development, operational performance, and facility growth.
Desire to build systems, processes, and culture while working directly with senior leadership.
Ambition to establish a strong reputation through measurable operational improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead production, warehouse, and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable output.
Manage, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline leaders to build a high-performing culture.
Create and refine procedures, scheduling processes, and accountability measures across departments.
Own production schedules and drive safe, on-time output aligned with demand and capacity.
Support new line installations, startup activities, and broader operational expansion initiatives.
Establish, track, and improve operational KPIs and metrics for production, efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams on continuous improvement and ERP optimization initiatives.
Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements.
Maintain a visible, hands-on presence on the production floor and work directly alongside production teams.
Implement, repair, and optimize operational systems and processes, including ERP and related tools.
Use Excel, data, and analytics tools to monitor performance and guide decisions.
Collaborate with senior leadership to build systems, processes, and organizational culture.