Manufacturing Manager

New Brunswick, New Jersey Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for providing overall operational leadership for a manufacturing operation supporting temperature‑sensitive products. This role focuses on aligning people, processes, and resources to achieve performance, quality, and delivery objectives while maintaining compliance within a regulated environment.
  • Join an industry leading cold-chain solution provider
  • Be part of an organization which is focused on sustainability and innovation

About Our Client

My client is a specialized provider of temperature‑controlled packaging and cold chain solutions for industries that handle highly sensitive products. It supports customers whose goods require strict thermal control throughout storage and transportation to preserve quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Operating at the intersection of manufacturing, engineering, and logistics, the company designs and produces insulated shipping systems, refrigerants, and monitoring technologies used primarily in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, and other regulated sectors. Its work plays a critical role in ensuring product integrity from point of origin to final destination.

Job Description

The Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Manager are:

  • Lead and manage production operations across manufacturing, assembly, and packaging functions to meet customer demand, quality standards, and delivery schedules
  • Develop and execute production plans while optimizing labor, equipment utilization, and material flow
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
  • Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP, safety standards)
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including output, scrap, downtime, and on‑time delivery
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams to support new product introductions and process improvements
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production staff, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
  • Support capital planning, equipment selection, and process validation efforts
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient manufacturing environment through strong adherence to safety and housekeeping standards



If interested, please apply using the link below. Qualified applicants will be contacted 24-48 hours upon submittal. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Manufacturing Manager will have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or 10+ years of Production Management experience
  • 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in packaging, plastics, chemicals, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish (Required)
  • Proven experience managing teams in a production‑focused, hands‑on environment
  • Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and performance metrics
  • Experience working with quality systems and audits (ISO, GMP, or similar)
  • Effective leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
  • Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production reporting tools



What's on Offer

My client can offer the following for the Manufacturing Manager:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Bonus Incentives
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Transit Benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
  • PTO
Contact
Daniel Hall
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6992821

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Brunswick
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Hall
Job Reference
JN-042026-6992821