Plant Manager

Pretium Packaging; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging in Aurora, Illinois is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing facility, owning safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability. You will oversee production, maintenance, materials management, warehousing, and shipping while building a high-performing, safety-first team and driving continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across the site.

This role requires 7–10+ years of leadership, a related degree, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Experience leading large teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production operations, quality systems, maintenance, materials management, and supply chain processes.
• Proven experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving operational profitability.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team including Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Shipping.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Manage all plant operations to ensure customer orders are produced and shipped on time while meeting quality standards.
• Own plant financial performance with full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing, production, scheduling, and material plans to support business objectives.
• Monitor production performance and proactively resolve operational challenges related to equipment, materials, tooling, and processes.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Establish and implement operating procedures, performance metrics, and reporting systems to drive accountability and results.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, and product development teams to support new products and customer growth opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure a customer-focused approach throughout the organization.
• Partner closely with Human Resources on talent development, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead plant meetings and communication efforts related to safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Oracle

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $165,000 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.

Description

Grow boldly with Pretium and Lead a High-Performing Manufacturing Operation and Drive Operational Excellence!

Are you a proven manufacturing leader with a passion for developing teams, improving performance, and delivering exceptional results? Pretium Packaging is seeking an experienced Plant Manager in Aurora, Illinois to lead our manufacturing facility and take ownership of safety, quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability.

This is a highly visible leadership role with full responsibility for plant operations, financial performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy building high-performing teams while driving operational excellence, we'd like to hear from you.

Who We Are:

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 17 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.

What You'll Do

As Plant Manager, you will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, materials management, warehousing, and shipping. You will provide strategic leadership to the site while ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a cross-functional leadership team including Production, Quality, Process Engineering, Maintenance, and Shipping.
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Manage all plant operations to ensure customer orders are produced and shipped on time while meeting quality standards.
• Own plant financial performance with full P&L responsibility, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Develop staffing, production, scheduling, and material plans to support business objectives.
• Monitor production performance and proactively resolve operational challenges related to equipment, materials, tooling, and processes.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, efficiency, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Establish and implement operating procedures, performance metrics, and reporting systems to drive accountability and results.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments, equipment upgrades, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with commercial, engineering, and product development teams to support new products and customer growth opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, ISO, GMP, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with customers and ensure a customer-focused approach throughout the organization.
• Partner closely with Human Resources on talent development, employee engagement, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead plant meetings and communication efforts related to safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading large teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production operations, quality systems, maintenance, materials management, and supply chain processes.
• Proven experience managing budgets, controlling costs, and driving operational profitability.
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the plastics, packaging, or related manufacturing industries.
• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence experience.
• Experience in ISO and GMP-regulated environments.

The Ideal Candidate:

You are a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with daily operational execution. You know how to develop people, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and create a culture where safety, quality, and performance thrive.

You bring:

• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• The ability to lead through change and deliver results

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.

.... 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.

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