Plant Operations Manager

Altium Packaging; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Allentown, PA, seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production and maintenance, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and on-time delivery.

The role supervises technicians, coordinates preventive maintenance, drives continuous improvement, and aligns with quality standards while maintaining inventory accuracy and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Operations Management or related field.
• 5–7 years of production management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with an integrated management system (ERP) and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety culture and ensure a safe work environment.
• Direct and coordinate activities of production and maintenance employees.
• Organize and plan preventive maintenance for equipment and conveyors.
• Execute production schedules to meet company and customer requirements.
• Provide guidance to shift leaders for efficient operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy of finished goods and raw materials.
• Interview candidates and authorize hires.
• Lead continuous improvement and problem-solving with plant and customers.
• Support new product launches with clear specs and process capability.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Bilingual (French & English)

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 operationsfor production and maintenance departments. Monitoringboth departments ensuring they are operating for efficiently and safely, whileensuring 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or in operations management
• Five to seven years of experience in production management in a manufacturing environment
• Experience of working with an integrated management system (ERP);
• BilingualProficient 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!