Packaging Manager

The role

You will oversee the Packaging department to ensure compliance and optimize efficiency. You will also coach the packaging team and collaborate with cross functional departments.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of the packaging department.
• Create compliance labels from MJ Freeway software.
• Work with quality teams to ensure label accuracy and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, food safety, cost, productivity, and employee morale.
• Work with operations to ensure KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Coach the production team using established performance measures.
• Manage team member records and coach on areas of improvement.
• Present KPI targets and results during weekly management meetings.
• Uphold safety and sanitization standards.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain leadership
• Familiarity with compliance requirements related to cannabis packaging.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring large teams.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff.
• Continuous Improvement – analyze existing business practices for improvements on work flow and efficiencys
• Ability to provide clear direction, to manage and track progress and communicate outcomes
• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced & changing environment.
• Ability to track key performance indicators (KPIs) like throughput, efficiency, waste reduction, and labor costs.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to torso level.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations or another related field
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Cannabis experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing processes
• Experience with ERP systems, MJ Freeway, or seed-to-sale tracking software

Benefits

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• employee discount program

Before you apply

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time

About the company

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Their mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through their employees.