Cannabis Manufacturing Manager

We're excited to announce that a major player in the cannabis industry is coming to Illinois, with our first facility opening in Countryside.

We are looking for a dynamic Manufacturing Leader to join our team and help drive production excellence as we expand into this new market.

If you’re passionate about leading in a fast-growing industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating operations within the manufacturing facility. This dynamic, hands-on role oversees all aspects of production, processing, equipment, and packaging, with a strong focus on documentation, data integrity, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

The manager ensures that the manufacturing team operates efficiently, delivering high-quality products on time while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop priorities, create budgets, and establish schedules and quality control processes.
• Oversee the timely and safe completion of production orders to meet demand while maintaining high product quality.
• Coordinate daily activities for the production team, ensuring operations run smoothly and meet production specifications, including volume, cost, and quality targets.
• Manage raw material inventory, ensuring accurate usage and timely return to stock.
• Monitor production volume and quality, adjusting tasks, timing, equipment setup, or inputs to meet specifications and ensure resource efficiency.
• Analyze production metrics to identify areas for improvement and reduce lead times in a just-in-time production environment.
• Ensure production aligns with KPI targets, tracking and reporting on productivity, processes, and performance metrics.
• Supervise staff to ensure safe operation of machines and equipment, overseeing maintenance and schedule adherence.
• Lead production supervisors, team leads, and associates, providing guidance and support.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the facility and manage associate performance to meet organizational goals.
• Maintain comprehensive training documentation for all department staff, covering areas such as safety, equipment operation, and quality standards.
• Lead personnel decisions related to hiring, scheduling, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Contribute to departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural changes.
• Drive the development of accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for key production areas.
• Meet production goals and timelines, ensuring compliance with labeling, quality, and SOPs.
• Communicate progress, issues, and obstacles to senior management, working with the Operations Director to resolve scheduling or production challenges.
• Regularly engage with department staff, providing updates on production and employee performance.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety programs as outlined by the company.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management to support business objectives.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing departmental operations and addressing employee matters.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in data management and problem-solving with adaptability and teamwork capabilities.
• Experience using standard theories and principles to resolve complex problems and propose action plans.
• Ability to provide supervision to employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, with at least 2 years in a production setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cannabis industry practices, production processes, and compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and relevant software applications, with a typing speed of 40 WPM and minimal errors.
• Experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural improvement.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, with flexible availability for day, night, and weekend shifts.
• Capable of performing repetitive, physically demanding tasks during the shift.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and meet the physical demands of the role, including bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

to a height of 5 feet.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working at a computer.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and lift up to 40 lbs. and transport such weight over a distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance.
• Must be able to navigate multiple departments within the facility.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer competitive pay, paid training, and employee discounts on products and services. Benefits available to eligible employees :

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with employer match.
• Life insurance.
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