The Packaging Manager is responsible for selecting, scheduling, purchasing, packaging and shipping product from our cultivation center to our dispensaries. This person will lead a team of trained and experienced individuals that is responsible for the quality, compliance and packaging of our products.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a team that processes our product including canning, rolling, labeling and shipping our product throughout the Arizona market
- Adhering to state regulations including maintaining all records within the AZDHS and BioTrack (industry tracking software)
- Develop and implement improvement processes to reducing waste, decrease downtime and improving safety and production.
- Manage the production schedule to ensure the right product is produced at the right time for all locations
- Support the entire organization including working closely with the sales and inventory team to identify challenges and remove obstacles
- Facilitate positive relationships with vendors including other cultivation centers to obtain the correct quantity and quality timely throughout Arizona
Education, Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor’s degree, or previous experience leading a production team in the medical marijuana industry
- Previous experience creating, and managing production schedules and people
- Managing, maintaining and growing positive vendor relationships within the cannabis industry
- Experience working in Excel including creating detailed reports supporting multiple departments
- Knowledge of production tracking software and working within multiple systems to ensure proper scheduling and compliance
- Proven ability to lead a team of passionate, trained individuals
- Ability to support multiple organizations and projects with competing priorities and business needs
- Willingness to work, learn and appreciate the complexities of the cannabis industry
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Production Management: 3 years