Operations Manager

Pay or shift range: $100,000 USD to $150,000 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.

Full-Time

Requisition #: OPERA003347

Description
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

Manchester, Pennsylvania

as an

on-site Operations Manager.

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States 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.

What You'll Do:

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.

You will:

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

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.

What Success Looks Like:

A safe, engaged, and accountable plant culture

Reduced scrap

Strong OEE and operational metrics

Consistent on-time delivery and quality performance

Continuous improvement initiatives that drive measurable results

A developed leadership bench and strong team morale

What You'll Bring:

Associate or bachelor's degree (or commensurate experience)

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

Why Join Pretium:

At Pretium Packaging, we manufacture rigid plastic containers for some of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. Our plants operate with a strong emphasis on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your impact will be visible, measurable, and valued. If you're energized by continuous improvement, team development, and running a plant like it's your own business - we want to talk with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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