Director of Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence
CRYOPAK INC
Job Description
Job Description
Cryopak is seeking a highly technical and results-oriented Director of Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence to lead engineering, process optimization, automation, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader with extensive experience in manufacturing environments, plant startups, process engineering, industrial automation, and operational excellence. Experience within packaging, plastics, petrochemicals, cold chain, temperature-controlled packaging, or related industries is highly desirable.
This individual will play a critical role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, supporting product development, and developing a world-class engineering organization capable of supporting future growth.
Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership- Lead and develop the Engineering Department, including Process Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Establish engineering standards, best practices, and technical governance across all manufacturing facilities.
- Provide strategic direction for equipment selection, plant layout design, automation initiatives, and manufacturing technology investments.
- Act as the senior technical expert for process design, troubleshooting, and optimization.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 methodologies.
- Analyze manufacturing processes to improve:
- Productivity
- Capacity utilization
- Quality
- Yield
- Downtime reduction
- Waste reduction
- Develop and monitor operational KPIs.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives using methodologies such as:
- FMEA
- SPC
- Fishbone Analysis
- Pareto Analysis
- PPAP
- MSA
- Lead major capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
- Manage equipment sourcing, installation, qualification, and validation.
- Oversee plant expansions, manufacturing line launches, and facility startup initiatives.
- Collaborate with vendors, integrators, contractors, and equipment suppliers globally.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Lead implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Support robotics, controls systems, PLCs, SCADA, MES, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- Drive digital transformation and data-driven manufacturing practices.
- Identify opportunities for predictive maintenance and manufacturing analytics.
- Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D, and Commercial teams.
- Support new product launches and commercialization efforts.
- Develop long-term manufacturing capacity plans.
- Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure engineering activities comply with applicable regulations and safety requirements.
- Support quality systems, ISO standards, and customer regulatory requirements.
- Participate in risk assessments and process safety reviews.
What We're Looking For
- Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field)
- 15+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including leadership roles
- Hands-on expertise in process improvement, plant operations, automation, and capital projects
- Experience leading plant startups, expansions, or major transformation initiatives
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge
- Packaging, plastics, petrochemical, or cold chain experience is an asset
- Strong people leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
- Comfortable working both on the plant floor and at the leadership table
Ideal Candidate: A highly technical, hands-on engineering leader who can drive operational excellence, lead teams, and support growth in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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