Manufacturing Transformation Lead (Contract) – Hybrid

Pretium Packaging; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Manufacturing Transformation Manager (Contract) in Saint Louis, MO to lead high-impact operational improvements and drive profitability through plant stabilization and portfolio rationalization. This role requires bridging plant-floor discussions with executive-level briefings and data-driven recommendations.

The position is primarily on-site with some travel, reporting to the VP of Operations Transformation, and a 6+ month contract length.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement, plant transformation, or business simplification initiatives.
• Proficient in Excel; experience with Power BI, ERP systems, and manufacturing reporting tools.
• Ability to develop business cases and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing transformation initiatives focused on plant stabilization, business simplification, profitability improvement, and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing, operational, and financial data to identify opportunities for SKU rationalization, product transfers, profitability, and 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 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.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Pretium Packaging is seeking a Manufacturing Transformation Manager (Contract) in Saint Louis, MO to lead high-impact operational improvements and drive profitability through plant stabilization and portfolio rationalization. This role requires bridging plant-floor discussions with executive-level briefings and data-driven recommendations.

The position is primarily on-site with some travel, reporting to the VP of Operations Transformation, and a 6+ month contract length.