Job Title: Operations ManagerJob DescriptionThe Operations Manager oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations, maintenance activities, warehouse functions, and production leadership at a Bethlehem, PA facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role drives operational excellence, implements and optimizes systems and processes, and builds a high-performing team while maintaining strict food safety, quality, and safety standards.
Responsibilities- Lead production, warehouse, and maintenance operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable output.
- Manage, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline leadership teams to build a high-performing culture.
- Create and refine procedures, scheduling processes, and accountability measures across departments.
- Own production schedules and drive safe, on-time output in alignment with demand and capacity.
- Support new line installations, startup activities, and broader operational expansion initiatives.
- Establish, track, and improve operational KPIs and performance metrics related to production, efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to drive continuous improvement and ERP optimization initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety requirements at all times.
- Serve as a visible, hands-on leader on the production floor, working directly alongside production teams.
- Implement, fix, and optimize operational systems and processes, including ERP and related tools.
- Use data, including Excel and analytics tools, to monitor performance and guide decision-making.
- Contribute to building systems, processes, and culture while collaborating closely with senior leadership.
Essential Skills- Minimum 5 years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.
- Minimum 5 years leading multiple operational departments, including production, warehouse, and maintenance.
- Experience managing operations, warehousing, and maintenance functions in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience implementing, fixing, or optimizing operational systems and processes.
- Proven system implementation, process improvement, or ERP optimization experience.
- Experience creating, tracking, and improving KPIs related to production, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
- Leadership experience managing supervisors and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
- Willingness to work directly alongside production teams, establish procedures, drive accountability, and support line installations and startups.
- Ability to lead from the floor and develop high-performing teams.
- Basic to advanced Excel proficiency and comfort using data and technology tools.
- Strong decision-making ability and proactive leadership style.
Additional Skills & Qualifications- Food manufacturing experience, with pharmaceutical manufacturing exposure considered a plus.
- Sage ERP experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with large-scale ERP implementations.
- ERP implementation experience and optimization background.
- Power BI knowledge preferred.
- Six Sigma experience or training is beneficial.
- Bilingual communication ability is an advantage.
- Comfort utilizing AI-enabled reporting and analytics tools.
- Interest in a high-visibility leadership opportunity within a growing manufacturing organization.
- Motivation to make a significant impact on team development, operational performance, and facility growth.
- Desire to build systems, processes, and culture while working directly with senior leadership.
- Ambition to establish a strong reputation through measurable operational improvements.
Work EnvironmentThis role is based on-site at a manufacturing plant in Bethlehem, PA, with time split between the office and the production floor. The facility typically operates between approximately 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and schedule flexibility is expected based on production needs. Occasional Saturday support is required. The Operations Manager maintains a strong, hands-on presence on the floor, working closely with production teams in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment that leverages ERP systems, Excel, analytics tools, and other manufacturing technologies.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $114000.00 - $154000.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and paid holidaysLife and disability insurance
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA.
