JOB SUMMARY
Utopia will depend on the Processing Manager to oversee the processing and packaging of extracts, vaporizers and other manufactured products. Responsible for leading a team, this individual will manage the group to meet production goals while exceeding quality control standards. We are seeking a well-organized, hands-on, and detail oriented Processing Manager to oversee the processing team at our licensed California extraction production and packaging facility. The successful candidate for this role will have the managerial skills necessary to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing the production and packaging efficiency, consistency, accuracy, safety and overall quality control.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and manage production schedules
- Maintain accountability and inventory of all supplies, raw materials, finished products, by-products, and equipment
- Develop, implement, and hold the team accountable to relevant KPI’s with a focus on continuous improvement
- Implement SOP’s and measures for compliance with quality, health, safety and regulatory requirements
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company’s policies to include conducting interviews, hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, issuing incentive and disciplinary action, and addressing and resolving problems, to create a culture of engagement and high-performance
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage a medium-sized team in a manufacturing/laboratory setting. Ability to prioritize tasks and re-evaluate as situations change. Capable of leveraging the team and resources to maximize individual’s potential and achieve personal/company goals.
- PROTOCOLS: Support the facility in implementing and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), OSHA regulations, and lean manufacturing principles.
- REQUIRED: 21+ years old, a current valid driver's license and your own vehicle to commute to and from work, ability to pass a Live Scan background check
- SKILLS: Excellent time management skills, multi-tasking abilities and capable of organizing tasks within shifts. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, high attention to detail, extremely organized, efficient and clean.
- EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years related experience in managing or supervising a commercial production environment in a Consumer Packaged Goods, commercial wholesale food/beverage, pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, alcohol, tobacco, manufacturing, or similar industry.
- EDUCATION: BS/BA or higher education preferred
- TECHNOLOGY: Proficient with computers, particularly Excel, Word, Email & capable of learning
- LANGUAGE: Fluent in both written and spoken English
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Manufactured cannabis packaging/processing experience and Spanish language skills a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Must regularly operate packaging, labeling and filling machinery, a computer and occasionally operate other office productivity machinery
- Must regularly move about a manufacturing facility
- Must be able to occasionally lift heavy objects
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Manufacturing/laboratory working conditions
- Dynamic environment, in a fast-paced industry – flexibility a must
- Moderate noise level
*COMPENSATION:
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Position Type: Full-Time Salaried
Compensation: Pay commensurate with experience
Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision, Paid Sick and Vacation Time
Please submit resume and cover letter. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- managing: 3 years (Preferred)
Education:
License:
- Driver's License (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)