Manufacturing Plant Manager

We’re hiring a bilingual (English/Spanish) Manufacturing Plant Manager to lead and transform operations at our Edison manufacturing plant. This hands‑on leadership role is the primary point of contact for all site functions including operations, engineering, quality, production, finance, and administration. You’ll drive cultural change, solve complex challenges, and align performance with business goals. We need a proactive leader who thrives on the floor, rolls up their sleeves, and inspires teams through a period of significant transition.

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The Manufacturing Plant Manager is responsible for plant operations and profitability at the gross margin level. Manage production operations according to the defined yearly operation plan to ensure attainment of business objectives. Coordinate the establishment of production goals and actively pursue efficiency improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Oversee and manage plant employees while ensuring a safe and clean environment. This individual will act as the primary site leader, ensuring cross‑functional collaboration and effective execution of business objectives.

• Coordinate and lead site operations in alignment with Cryopak’s policies, production goals, and strategic objectives.
• Provide leadership and oversight for operations, engineering, quality, production, finance, and administrative teams at the site level.
• Direct manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Act as the primary liaison between site functions and corporate leadership to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping; including processing schedules, production orders, inventory requirements, staffing requirements, and work procedures.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication and collaboration to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Oversee site‑level financial performance, ensuring adherence to budget and supporting cost optimization initiatives.
• Assure attainment of business objectives and production schedules while ensuring Cryopak product quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards across all site functions.
• Prepare and maintain production reports and personnel records.
• Coordinate and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement and installation of new machines.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Improve manpower and resource utilization within existing departments and processes.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and discharge staff, and resolve personnel grievances.
• Coordinate and direct establishment of plant policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment.
• Ensure final product quality meets Cryopak standards and requirements.
• Perform assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
• Display appropriate work ethics and follow work rules.

• BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineering related or 10 years production environment.
• Minimum of 5 years full‑plant management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be knowledgeable about occupational hazards and safety regulations.
• Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.

• Demonstrated experience providing leadership and oversight across multiple functional areas within a manufacturing environment.
• Must be knowledgeable of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Must be knowledgeable of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Must be knowledgeable of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, and leadership techniques.
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