Operations/Manufacturing Engineer

Grow Boldly and Make a Big Impact on a Growing Network of Manufacturing Innovation!

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Pretium Packaging, a leader in custom plastic packaging solutions, is seeking a results-driven and energized Operations Engineer to drive standardization, innovation, and performance across our multi-site manufacturing network. This is your opportunity to be at the heart of continuous improvement, process excellence, and engineering leadership while shaping the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

Who We Are:

Pretium Packaging, founded in 1992, is a leading supplier of injection-blow molded plastic containers, renowned for our commitment to superior quality, value, and customer service. With 21 manufacturing facilities across North America, we provide innovative packaging solutions that meet the diverse needs of brand owners in the United States and Canada.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

As an Operations/Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll serve as a critical liaison between our plants and corporate engineering leading initiatives that optimize performance, elevate safety standards, and create consistency across the network.

• Interpret PIDs
• Lead site infrastructure such as chilled water, HVAC, compressed air and applicable projects within governing plants.
• Manage CAPEX infrastructure projects across the Pretium network.
• Champion continuous improvement and 5S implementations across all sites with a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and performance.
• Partner with local plant teams to standardize tooling, equipment, and operational processes across sites.
• Serve as the go-to resource for root cause analysis (RCA) and provide hands-on support to plant maintenance teams.
• Build and nurture vendor relationships, ensuring high standards and consistent service from contractors and suppliers.
• Assist each site in building, maintaining, and controlling standardized SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Ensure all engineering practices meet safety and regulatory compliance standards.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (required)
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with AutoCAD (required), SolidWorks is a plus
• Prior exposure to the plastics industry is a strong advantage

Key Competencies:

• Operational problem-solving and delivering sustainable results
• Deep understanding of asset care, infrastructure, and reliability engineering
• Ability to manage large CAPEX projects and execute tactical improvements
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Solid business acumen and operational insight

Ready to Engineer a Better Tomorrow?

If you’re passionate about making manufacturing smarter, faster, and more efficient—while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team Pretium Packaging wants to hear from you!

Apply now and help us shape the future of packaging innovation.