Project Manager Manufacturing Transformation - Contract Position

Project Manager Manufacturing Transformation - Contract Position Job Category : Operations Requisition Number : PROJE002914 Posted : August 26, 2026 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location Saint Louis, MO 63132, USA Pay or shift range: $58 USD to $75 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. Description Title: Manufacturing Transformation Manager(Contract) Department: Business Transformation Position Type: Contractor / Consultant Location: St. Louis, MO (Primarily On-Site) Reports To: Vice President, Operations Transformation Travel Required: 10% Contract Length: 6 months+ Company Overview Pretium Packaging is a leading full-service designer and manufacturer of rigid packaging solutions catering to specialized applications with small to mid-sized production volumes. Our company is dedicated to offering a diverse range of sustainable packaging solutions while maintaining a focus on consistency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. At Pretium, we prioritize customer needs byleveragingourexpertisein market insights,cutting-edgebottle and closure technology, sustainable packaging alternatives, top-tier quality management, and exceptional customer service. Position Overview The Manufacturing Transformation Manager (Contract) will support high-impact operational improvement initiatives focused on plant stabilization, business simplification, profitability improvement, and manufacturing footprint optimization. Initial responsibilities will include evaluating and executing opportunities to simplify the business, improve profitability, rationalize product portfolios, support operational due diligence, and drive strategic manufacturing improvement initiatives across the network. This role combines manufacturingexpertise, analytical rigor, and project leadership. Working closely with Operations leadership, the successful candidate will identifyimprovement opportunities, analyze operational and financial data, develop recommendations, and drive execution across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. The role requires someone who can move seamlessly between plant-floor discussions, data analysis, executive presentations, and project execution. Success in this position requires the ability to evaluate complex operational issues, develop data-driven recommendations, influence cross-functional teams, and lead initiatives through implementation and measurable results. The ideal candidate brings enough manufacturing credibility to engage plant leaders, enough analytical capability to identifythe right actions, and enough project management discipline to ensure those actions are successfully executed. Key Responsibilities Support manufacturing transformation initiatives focused on plant stabilization, business simplification, profitability improvement, and operational performance. Analyze manufacturing, operational, and financial data to identifyopportunities for SKU rationalization, product transfers, profitability improvement, and business simplification. Conduct business, operational, and contractual due diligence to support executive decision-making. Develop business cases, recommendations, and executive-level presentations to drive transformation initiatives. Partner closely with Operations leadership to evaluate opportunities, assess tradeoffs, and recommend actions. Coordinate execution across Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Lead cross-functional initiatives from analysis through implementation and measurable business results. Track initiative progress, risks, decisions, and business outcomes to ensure successful execution. Support strategic manufacturing improvement, consolidation, and operational optimization initiatives through planning, analysis, and execution. Qualifications 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, industrial engineering, process engineering, operational excellence, business transformation, or related fields. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production processes, capacity planning, equipmentutilization, and plant economics. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate large and complex data sets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations. Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing improvement, plant transformation, consolidation, operational excellence, CAPEX programs, or business simplification initiatives. Proven ability to develop business cases, perform financial and operational analysis, and communicate recommendations to senior leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from analysis through implementation and measurable business results. Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working in cross-functional environments involving Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. Advancedproficiencyin Excelrequired; experience with Power BI, ERP systems, manufacturing reporting tools, and AI-enabled technologies (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT,Cowork) preferred. Demonstrated ability toleveragedata and emerging technologies to develop business recommendations, improve operational effectiveness, and accelerate decision-making is highly valued. Backgrounds in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering, plant engineering, operational excellence, plant leadership, or manufacturing transformation are strongly preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pretium Packaging