Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

Job details

Posted

27 October 2026

Salary

USD Negotiable

Start date

04 January 2027

LocationLeola

Job type Permanent

Discipline Engineering and Project Management

Reference170834

Job Function Operations Manager

Job description

Our client, a leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, is seeking an Operations Manager to join their growing team in Leola, PA.

This person is a dynamic leader who embodies servant leadership and operational excellence to drive safety, quality, and efficiency across a large-scale manufacturing operation. This individual will leverage data-driven decision-making, financial acumen, and continuous improvement methodologies to inspire teams, optimize processes, and deliver exceptional results.

• Achieve KPIs for safety, quality, production efficiency, and service.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and cost reduction strategies.

• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

• Build and develop a high-performing team across multiple operations.

Competencies

• Proven leadership managing department managers – with groups of 500+.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and Lean principles – to include OpEx principles

• Ability to analyze trends and implement corrective actions.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Use of data to make decisions.

Key Experience & Skills

• Multi-shift or continuous operations.

• Plastics processing or packaging industry.

• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.