What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Curaleaf?
Production Manager
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Who You Are:
You're an experienced production leader with a passion for operational excellence, quality control, and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and are skilled at managing people, processes, and production goals. You’re detail-oriented, proactive, and always looking for ways to optimize efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will oversee the daily operations of our cannabis production facility, ensuring the highest levels of quality, compliance per state and federal regulations, and efficiency.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and supervise a team of production staff, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
- Manage and execute daily production schedules, ensuring all products meet quality and compliance standards.
- Oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation in accordance with cGMP and SOPs.
- Implement and maintain quality control processes, including analytical testing for consistency and compliance.
- Manage inventory, track materials, and ensure accurate reporting.
- Ensure adherence to all state and federal cannabis regulations.
- Develop and optimize production workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Compliance, and Supply Chain, to support company goals.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 4 years of experience in a lab, manufacturing, or production setting.
- Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring a large team.
- Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including experience with HPLC and GC analysis.
- Ability to create, document, and improve SOPs and training materials.
- Experience with inventory tracking systems (e.g., BioTrack, METRC).
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to upholding safety and compliance standards.
Even Better If:
- You have experience working in the cannabis industry.
- You bring a strong background in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles.
- You are familiar with state cannabis regulations and compliance requirements.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is normal. Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is normal. The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of natural chemical fumes, herbal aromas, airborne particles, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee will have moderate exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is provided for employees to utilize
