Manufacturing Manager

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 customer's 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 the distribution process.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities):

We are seeking a hands‑on Site / Manufacturing Manager to lead daily operations at a small manufacturing site ( 6 employees) . This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, comfortable working on the floor and in the office, and enjoys being directly involved in day‑to‑day operations.

This is not a desk‑only role — you will be hands‑on with equipment, people, and processes, while also handling reporting, planning, and coordination.

• Oversee daily plant operations, production schedules, and workflow
• Work hands‑on on the production floor to support troubleshooting, changeovers, and continuous improvement
• Manage and support a small team (production and maintenance)
• Coordinate manufacturing, maintenance, shipping, and inventory
• Ensure equipment is operating efficiently; coordinate repairs, maintenance, and upgrades 
• Drive efficiency improvements, cost control, and waste reduction
• Maintain product quality standards and ensure all safety policies are followed 
• Prepare and maintain production reports, records, and basic administrative documentation
• Manage site spending in line with budget and production volume 
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Qualifications):

• Strong mechanical aptitude — comfortable with machines, tools, and basic troubleshooting 
• Proven experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment
• Hands‑on leadership style — leads by example and is present on the floor
• Ability to balance operations, people management, and administrative tasks
• Solid computer skills (production reports, email, basic systems)
• Knowledge of safety regulations and manufacturing best practices 
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills

WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (Competencies):

• Technical diploma, engineering background, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• 5+ years in manufacturing / production environments preferred
• Prior experience supervising or leading small teams is an asset

WHY THIS ROLE: 

• mall site = real impact and autonomy
• Mix of floor work and office responsibilities
• Opportunity to improve processes and shape operations
• Stable environment with room to grow

WHY JOIN US: 

At Cryopak, we strive to offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you and your family maintain health and well-being -both physically and financially. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

•    Medical Insurance

•    Dental Insurance

•    Vision Insurance

•    Short-Term Disability and Long Term Disability

•    Paid Holidays

•   6 sick days 

We value integrity, teamwork, quality, accountability, and a can‑do attitude, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in what they do and enjoys working closely with a small team.