Manager, Manufacturing

Purpose

The Manager of Manufacturing leads all manufacturing operations at the Hamptonburgh, NY facility: extraction, formulation, gummy production, pre-roll production and packaging of finished goods. The role owns throughput, quality, compliance and staffing for the production floor, and is responsible for building a high-volume, repeatable manufacturing operation across vapes, edibles, pre-rolls and other manufactured products.

The Manager of Manufacturing must demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and professionalism while managing staff and achieving daily and weekly production goals. Additionally, this position supports operational improvements through analytics, technology, and equipment advancements.

The salary range is $75,000 to $95,000

Essential Duties

Production Leadership

• Own day-to-day operation of extraction, formulation, gummy production, pre-roll and packaging departments.
• Build and run the production schedule against the sales and inventory plan; hit daily, weekly and monthly unit targets.
• Track yields, throughput, labor efficiency and cost per unit; use data to drive process improvement.
• Lead scale-up of new product lines and SKUs, including vapes, edibles and infused products.
• Coordinate input supply (biomass, flower, extract, packaging components) with Post-Harvest and Supply Chain.
• Manage staff planning, scheduling, training, performance reviews and discipline.

• Work closely with teams including Analytics, Processing, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Safety, Security.
• Lead updates to practices and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Train staff in system usage to maintain accurate reporting. 
• Oversee employee training, annual reviews, and engagement initiatives to maintain a positive work environment and strong morale. 
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the General Manager of Manufacturing.

Extraction and Formulation

• Oversee safe operation of extraction and refinement equipment and processes.
• Manage formulation, batch records and recipe control to ensure consistent potency and product quality.
• Partner with QA on testing, release and remediation of out-of-spec batches.

Pre-Roll / Gummy / and Packaging

• Run pre-roll production at scale, including machine and manual lines, weights, QC and changeovers.
• Run gummy kitchen and meet all production and quality requirements.
• Oversee packaging and labeling of all manufactured goods to state requirements.
• Manage packaging component inventory and lead times with Supply Chain.

Essential Functions/ Responsibilities 

Equipment and Facilities

• Own uptime and preventive maintenance of production equipment in coordination with Facilities.
• Oversee the upkeep of automated machinery by implementing training, participation, and accountability measures.
• Identify and address room environmental concerns.
• Manage procurement of supplies and equipment for the production department, coordinating with the Supply Chain Department for essential replenishments. 
• Oversee sanitization, organization, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal workflow and facility efficiency. 
• Collaborate with departments such as Facilities, Safety, Compliance, Quality Assurance, and IT to resolve equipment, technology, and operational issues that may disrupt workflows.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment and automation investments to increase capacity.

Compliance, Quality and Safety

• Implement and maintain GMP protocols and SOPs in partnership with QA.
• Ensure accurate seed-to-sale tracking, batch documentation and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain compliance with NY OCM regulations, OSHA and fire code, including handling of solvents and hazardous materials.
• Promote a safe, clean and organized production environment.
• Communicate with leadership to address and resolve compliance or safety errors as needed.

Supervision

• Report directly to the General Manager of Manufacturing.
• Supervise and manage shift employees.
• Oversee staff functions including hiring, training, assigning tasks, appraising performance, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts. 
• Ensure individual and team performance aligns with PharmaCann’s standards for service and quality. 
• Manage attendance, time-off requests, position changes, and other related documentation processes. 

Job Requirement

• This position is expected to oversee the operations across the Production and Processing Department for the facility to perform duties at a highly productive and efficient pace, consistently.
• This position is expected to be available as needed to adhere to the responsibilities within and throughout the job description.
• Must be eligible for the position based on state and federal laws and regulations.

Competencies and Qualifications

Work Experience

• 2+ years in commercial cannabis manufacturing, extraction or a comparable regulated production environment (food, pharma, CPG).
• 4+ years of leadership experience; experience managing 20+ employees preferred.
• Working knowledge of extraction, formulation, pre-roll and packaging operations.
• Experience with GMP, batch records and regulated inventory systems.
• Strong with data, scheduling and production planning tools.
• Demonstrates ability to consistently exceed productivity and performance requirements. Shows the capability to handle multiple tasks at once under tight deadlines. Capability to deliver and lead an entire cultivation facility to achieve highly productive results in all departments.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and the ability to resolve conflict and complex issues.
• Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others. Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
• Ability to create, utilize, and modify electronic documents. Advanced electronic and technical skills preferred.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Knowledge of local, state, regional states, and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility. 

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in chemistry, engineering, manufacturing or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing and/or Agricultural management experience, training, and education preferred.

Skill Sets Preferred for Position: 

• Extraction, processing and/or production experience
• Proactive, dedicated, and results-driven leadership skills
• Effective communication, training, and coaching skills
• Analytical, logistical, mechanical skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Problem solving team player 
• Professional, quality, compliant, and safe decision making
• Willing to give and take direction

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements 

Working Conditions

• Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment. Conditions in cultivation can be under lights in hot areas, working with chemicals and fertilizers, while working with safety equipment.
• Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily. 
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts. Prepared for over 40+ hour work weeks within this position, regularly.
• Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.