Manufacturing Manager

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. If you’re someone who thrives on problem-solving, team leadership, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates open to moving for the role.

Key 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.
• Coordinates the day-to-day activities of a team of production workers to ensure that manufacturing operations run according to established production specifications and schedule. Considers volume, cost, wastage targets and quality standards.
• Control over raw materials inventory scheduled and return to stock.
• Monitors 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.
• Analyze production metrics and data to determine areas to improve.?Reduce lead times for orders while maintaining a just-in-time production environment.
• Responsible for production consist 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.
• Provide leadership to production supervisors, leads, and associates.
• Responsible for facility-wide regulatory compliance and associate performance.
• Responsible for maintaining documentation for training of all department staff according to company / government policy in areas such as safety, equipment, quality etc.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has authority for personnel decisions. Manages strategic hiring, people scheduling, performance management, corrective actions, and separations.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but maintains impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
• 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).
• Communicate any problems, obstacles, and progress to senior management.
• Works with Operation Director to resolve scheduling or production issues.
• Manage daily communication with the department on production and employee status.
• Assists 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
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by your manager.
• Regularly leads and directs the work of other employees.
• Exercises authority for personnel decisions related to hiring, promotion, and separations within the department.
• Oversees the overall operations of the department, ensuring teams meet performance targets.
• Applies discretion and independent judgment in decision-making for departmental operations and issues.
• Primarily engaged in a managerial capacity, the worker is integral to enterprise management, overseeing employee training, determining changes in employee status, assigning job duties, drafting management policies, addressing disciplinary issues, and ensuring strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week. Flexible availability to work both day and night shifts plus some weekends.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by supervisor.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Technical Skills & Abilities: 

• Organizational and planning skills, prioritizing, data management, attention to detail and accuracy, problem solving, adaptability, teamwork, communication skills.
• Judgment is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Ability to provide direct supervision to a group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.

Core Competencies:

• Cannabis Regulation (State & Local): Demonstrates advanced knowledge of regulations governing the cannabis industry to minimize compliance-related risks.
• Policy & Procedure: Consistently models and supports accountability to company policies and procedures to shape the overall efficiency and effectiveness to the department's operations
• Documentation & Data Integrity: Manages input, organization, maintenance, and timeliness of data into designated systems/databases to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Financial Literacy: Makes effective business decisions by leveraging a strong understanding of KPI's to drive and accomplish financial goals.
• Mobilization: Effectively rallies individuals and teams with urgency to drive and achieve desired goals.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and applies opportunities for sound problem-solving to manage the smooth flow of goods and services.
• Teamwork: Fosters a culture of transparency and belonging that drives ownership towards shared goals.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years supervisory/leadership experience with 2 years production experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry concepts and principles.
• Requires proven experience with relevant business practices, procedures, and compliance requirements in the cannabis industry.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Docs) keyboarding skills, 10-key speed of at least 40 WPM with minimal errors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

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.
• All the specific requirements presented in this job description are applicable to the functional area in which it resides.
• Ability to stand for part of the shift.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and/or working on a computer.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• 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 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.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role operates in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common. The company provides all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and comfort while working in this environment

Benefits

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are proudly rooted in California and growing nationwide, with plans to expand into new markets. Additionally, we’re building distribution networks to reach over 60 countries, fueling our continued global growth!

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow!

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth. If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you!

Benefits & Compensation:

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.