Operations Manager

Pretium Packaging • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow boldly with Pretium! 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. 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with injection molding and packaging is preferred.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees