Manufacturing Manager
About the role
We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day production operations, drive efficiency, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing output, maintaining quality standards, and partnering cross-functionally to keep operations running smoothly and on schedule.
Responsibilities
Develops priorities, creates budgets and schedules, establishes quality control processes.
Oversees the efficient completion of production orders to satisfy demand requirements, while ensuring the safe production of quality products.
Covers day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedule.
Coordinates control over raw materials inventory scheduled and return to stock.
Maintains monitoring of the volume and quality of output and adjusts tasks, timing, equipment set-up or inputs so that production specifications are met, and resources are used efficiently.
Analyzes production metrics and data to determine areas to improve.
Reduces lead times for orders while maintaining a just-in-time production environment.
Responsible for production consistency with KPI (Key Performance Indicators) targets.
Tracks and reports on productivity, processes and KPI targets.
Supervises staff to ensure that all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment operated safely.
Ensures machinery and schedule maintenance is completed.
Provides leadership to production supervisors, leads, and associates.
Manages strategic hiring, people scheduling, performance management, corrective actions, and separations.
Drives the development of accurate SOP's (standard operating procedures) for all major production areas.
Meets production goals and timelines - this includes product labeling, quality, and strict compliance with preparation SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Communicates any problems, obstacles, and progress to senior management.
Works with Operation Director to resolve scheduling or production issues.
Manages daily communication with the department on production and employee status.
Aids other employees in accomplishing company goals.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Performs other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by your manager.
Requirements
Must be over 21 years of age.
Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week.
Flexible availability to work both day and night shifts.
May perform activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work.
Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 40 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
Must be able to work in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common.