Operations Manager

What the role needs

• 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.

From the employer

Job Title: Operations Manager Job Description The 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 Environment This 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 & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA. Pay and Benefits The 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 insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and paid holidays Life and disability insurance Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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