Production Manager – Philadelphia, PA

A well-established employee-owned packaging manufacturer is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead operations at its Philadelphia-area facility. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization that delivers high-quality printed packaging solutions to leading pharmaceutical, healthcare, natural health, and consumer product brands.

With more than a century of manufacturing expertise and a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability, the company partners with many of the world’s leading healthcare and consumer brands to deliver cartons, labels, inserts, and flexible packaging solutions.

The Role

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met. This role will lead multiple production teams while driving continuous improvement across printing and packaging operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across the facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality standards are maintained
• Drive productivity improvements through lean manufacturing and process optimization
• Manage production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
• Collaborate with planning, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure seamless operations
• Develop, mentor, and motivate production supervisors and team members
• Monitor KPIs including output, waste, downtime, and labor efficiency
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory, and health & safety standards
• Support capital investment, automation, and operational improvement projects

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Production Manager / Operations Manager role within manufacturing
• Experience in printing, packaging, pharmaceuticals, or highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Track record of improving operational efficiency and implementing lean practices
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing packaging manufacturer
• Collaborative culture with strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement
• Career progression opportunities within a multi-site organization

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If you are an experienced manufacturing leader looking to take the next step in your career within a progressive and innovative packaging business, we would love to hear from you.