Senior Production Manager

Rubicon Organics™; Delta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organic cannabis company in Delta, B.C. is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee post-harvest operations. The role focuses on operational leadership, process optimization, compliance, and team development. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of leadership experience in relevant sectors. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Medical/dental benefits

Unlimited vacation

Bonuses

Opportunities for cross-functional learning

Qualifications

• 8+ years in leadership within manufacturing, processing, food, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis sectors.
• Expertise in process optimization, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading multi-functional, regulated operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight, drive process improvements, monitor metrics, and stay current with industry trends.
• Align initiatives with company goals, lead cross-functional collaboration, and foster continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with standards, lead audits, and maintain quality control protocols.
• Lead and develop teams, promote accountability, and support organizational growth.
• Ensure compliance, monitor changes, lead safety initiatives, and maintain audit readiness.
• Plan resources, forecast needs, manage inventory, and implement automation technologies.

Skills

Operational strategy

Team development

Compliance

Process optimization

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in engineering, operations, or related fields

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

Rubicon Organics’ mission is to grow the best cannabis on earth and for the earth, out of our state-of-the-art greenhouse in Delta, B.C. We are scaling quickly to become a global organic cannabis brand.

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Processing, Extraction, and Packaging to lead our core post-harvest operations. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this leadership role oversees strategy, performance, and compliance of processing, extraction, and packaging teams. The focus is on product quality, operational efficiency, and regulatory and safety standards.

This role is ideal for a results-driven leader skilled in operational strategy, compliance, and team development, impacting our operational success by balancing daily performance with strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Leadership: Provide strategic oversight, drive process improvements, monitor metrics, and stay current with industry trends.
2. Process Optimization: Align initiatives with company goals, lead cross-functional collaboration, and foster continuous improvement.
3. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with standards, lead audits, and maintain quality control protocols.
4. Team Leadership and Development: Lead and develop teams, promote accountability, and support organizational growth.
5. Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Ensure compliance, monitor changes, lead safety initiatives, and maintain audit readiness.
6. Resource and Inventory Management: Plan resources, forecast needs, manage inventory, and implement automation technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years in leadership within manufacturing, processing, food, pharmaceuticals, or cannabis sectors.
• Expertise in process optimization, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience leading multi-functional, regulated operations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, compliance, and safety standards.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Post-secondary education in engineering, operations, or related fields; MBA is a plus.

Why Rubicon

• Leading Canadian organic cannabis company
• Growing, innovative environment with high ownership culture
• Opportunities for cross-functional learning and impact
• Benefits include medical/dental, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and more