Plant Operations Manager

Consolidated Container Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking a Plant Operations Manager to direct daily operations for production and maintenance at the Allentown facility. You will ensure safe, efficient performance of blow mold and packaging lines while meeting GMP and quality requirements.

Lead shift teams, manage preventive maintenance, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with plant leadership to deliver on-time, defect-free product. English and French bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering or Maintenance management.
• 5–7 years of production management experience in manufacturing.
• Bilingual in English and French preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic IT.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong process-improvement mindset and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily production and maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety, GMP compliance, and quality standards across lines.
• Lead shift leaders and maintenance staff to meet schedules.
• Plan preventive maintenance and monitor equipment performance.
• Collaborate with customers and plant leadership to meet delivery goals.

Skills

Engineering Mgmt

Production mgmt

Bilingual FR/EN

Office & IT skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location & Work Shift

Location Address: 6831 Ruppsville Road, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18106 Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America) Under the direction of a Plant Manager, directs the daily operations for production and maintenance departments. Monitoring both departments ensuring they are operating for efficiently and safely, while ensuring all applicable regulatory requirements are met JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Plant Manager, directs the daily operations for production and maintenance departments. Monitoring both departments ensuring they are operating for efficiently and safely, while ensuring all applicable regulatory requirements are met.

WORK ACTIVITIES

Performance Management Preventive Maintenance scheduling/Tracking Influence Others Track Plant Performance Interpret Information Communicate with Customers, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Other Personnel Scheduling Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing Work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Champion a safety culture, ensure a safe work environment and cultivate safe behavior. Direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as blow mold machine operators, maintenance mechanics, quality inspectors and warehouse workers. Establish process to ensure technicians respond quickly to mechanical needs. Organize and plan the routine preventive maintenance of blow mold and packaging machines and conveyor systems. Execute production schedules to meet company and customer requirements. Provide guidance and direction to shift leaders to ensure timely and efficient plant operations. Maintain procedures for accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials. Interview employment candidates and authorize personnel hires. Authorize employment actions of plant personnel. Lead problem-solving and process improvement with the plant and customer to achieve resolution and elimination of product issues. Provide for successful new product launches by ensuring clear specification development, process capability definition, and attainment of customer satisfaction on initial shipments. Audit facility for compliance with GMP standards and maintain plant in compliance with corporate quality requirements. Provide guidelines to ensure timely repair and efficient predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery. Routinely monitor shift and individual machine performance reports and processes to ensure effective operations. Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of immediate staff and hourly personnel; maintain training and development documentation. Drive execution of assigned projects to ensure accurate and timely completion. Other duties as assigned by plant management. Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Skills and requirements

• Experience in Engineering or Maintenance management
• Five to seven years of experience in production management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of working with an integrated management system (ERP);
• Bilingual (preferred, not required)
• Proficient in using the Office suite, good IT skills
• Verbal and written communication skills in French and English to intermediary level.
• Inspirational leadership skills
• Change management experience
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, health and safety and quality
• Capacity to manage several files simultaneously
• Able to work independently and attention to detail

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!

We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers. Our Guiding Principles Act with Integrity & in Compliance Drive Value Creation Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs Focus on the Customer Act with Humility Treat others with Dignity and Respect Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!

We are the National Leader in a Stable, Growing Industry! Altium Packaging is a leading developer and manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions in North America. We serve a diverse customer base in the dairy, household chemicals, food/nutraceuticals, industrial/specialty chemicals, water, pharmaceuticals, and beverage/juice segments. With a network of more than 70 rigid plastic packaging manufacturing facilities, two recycled resins facilities, and 4,000 employees, Altium Packaging has an integrated network that consistently delivers reliable and cost-effective packaging and recycled resin solutions to meet the needs of a wide range of customers. From its state-of-the art Studio PKG™, to the recycling technologies of Envision Plastics, to its experienced manufacturing teams across its network, Altium Packaging delivers high performance, cost-effective solutions.