Manufacturing Site Leader (Bilingual English/Spanish)

CRYOPAK INC•Edison, NJ

About The Position

We’re hiring a bilingual (English/Spanish) Manufacturing Site Leader to lead and transform manufacturing 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. Ready to make an impact? Apply today! WHO WE ARE: Cryopak is an innovative, cold chain & temperature-controlled packaging solutions manufacturer, for pharmaceutical, life science, biotech, food, and electronic companies. Cryopak helps to maintain the integrity of our customers’ products through the design, testing and manufacturing of packaging and materials for shipping cold chain products. We also provide the hardware and software for temperature verification along with the distribution process. JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Manufacturing Site Leader is responsible for plant operations and profitability at the gross margin level. Manage production operations according to defined yearly operation plan to ensure attainment of business objectives. Coordinate 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. The Manufacturing Site Leader is the primary point of contact for all site operations and responsible for operations and production with indirect reporting of quality, finance, and administrative functions. This individual will act as the primary site leader, ensuring cross-functional collaboration and effective execution of business objectives.

Requirements

BS Mechanical or Industrial Engineer related or 10 years production environment
Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be knowledgeable about occupational hazards and safety regulations.
Background with manufacturing methods, process improvement programs and procedures.
Bilingual in English/Spanish (both written and verbal)
Demonstrated experience providing leadership and oversight across multiple functional areas (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, and Administration) 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.
Must be knowledgeable of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and models.
Must be able to work effectively, courteously, and respectfully with coworkers and other personnel.
Must be able to work in a team.
Must become familiar with workplace safety requirements and procedures.
Must have good interpersonal skills.
Hands-on leadership style, must be active on the floor and able to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
Ability to drive cultural change, address challenges, and implement best practices from prior successful experience.

Responsibilities

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.