Production Manager, Plant Manufacturing

ProAmpac; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac's PAC plant is seeking a Production Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a large-scale manufacturing department, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will build a strong, team-oriented culture where people can do their best work.

You’ll recruit and develop teams (100+ employees), oversee schedules, drive continuous improvement with lean practices, and collaborate with senior leadership to meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Leads and develops a 100+ person production team.
• Knowledge of manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow best practices.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TQM experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams of 100+ employees.
• Oversee production schedules and execution to hit targets for scrap, labor, quality, and safety.
• Drive continuous improvement through lean initiatives and process optimization.
• Ensure a safe, clean, compliant production environment.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to meet company goals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Spanish Language

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Description

Production Manager

PAC by ProAmpac Plant Manufacturing Operations

At PAC, we don’t just make packaging—we protect products, build trust, and deliver impact. We’re looking for a Production Manager who thrives on developing people, leading teams, and driving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Production Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of a large-scale production department, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency standards are met. This isn’t just about managing processes—it’s about building a strong, team-oriented culture where people can do their best work.

• Lead & Develop Teams: Recruit, train, coach, and motivate a high-performing production team (100+ employees).
• Deliver Operational Excellence: Oversee production schedules and execution, ensuring targets for scrap, labor, quality, and safety are achieved.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Implement lean practices, reduce costs, and improve productivity through process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Safety & Quality: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment while meeting compliance and quality standards.
• Collaborate & Influence: Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to support company-wide goals and growth.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably managing teams of 100+ employees.
• Strong people leadership skills—you know how to build teams, resolve conflicts, and inspire trust.
• Knowledge of manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow best practices.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or TQM experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, and communication skills (bilingual in Spanish a plus).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Why PAC?

• Impactful Work: Your leadership directly shapes team success and production excellence.
• Values-Driven Culture: Integrity, community, and service guide everything we do.
• Growth-Minded: Opportunities to expand your leadership skills in a global, growing company.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, career development, and recognition programs.

If you’re a manufacturing leader who thrives on building teams and driving results, we’d love to talk to you. Join PAC and help us go beyond the package.