Cannabis Packaging Manager: Lead & Optimize Operations

Story Cannabis; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k retirement plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Product discounts

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Story Cannabis in the United States is seeking a Packaging Manager to oversee all cannabis packaging operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will lead packaging teams, optimize workflows, and coordinate with production, QA, and inventory to meet production goals and brand standards.

The role requires 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (cannabis experience preferred) and strong knowledge of packaging, labeling, and batch tracking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing and production, with a preference for cannabis industry experience.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production operations, packaging operations, order management, performance metrics, costs, and other techniques.
• Possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with tracking systems, spreadsheets, or cannabis compliance software (e.g., METRC).
• Remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations.
• Ability to communicate through various formats including email and phone.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain/maintain all state-required cannabis badging, which requires pre‑employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all packaging department staff, including training, scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
• Oversee daily packaging operations to ensure accuracy, quality, and throughput targets are consistently met.
• Create, update, and enforce SOPs for packaging processes, equipment usage, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Maintain product quality by ensuring proper labeling, weighing, sealing, and packaging procedures for all cannabis goods.
• Collaborate with quality assurance to implement and maintain quality control standards and corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with production planning and inventory teams to align packaging schedules with production needs and order deadlines.
• Track packaging performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Oversee packaging equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs in partnership with maintenance or facilities teams.
• Ensure all packaging activities comply with state cannabis regulations, including labeling requirements, batch tracking, and product handling rules.
• Monitor inventory levels of packaging materials and coordinate timely reorders to prevent production delays.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of packaged quantities, batch logs, and compliance documentation.
• Foster a positive, safety-focused, and team-oriented work environment.
• Performing related duties as assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Inventory control

Packaging operations

Cannabis compliance (METRC)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations or manufacturing

Tools

METRC tracking software

Job description

Story Cannabis in the United States is seeking a Packaging Manager to oversee all cannabis packaging operations, ensuring accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will lead packaging teams, optimize workflows, and coordinate with production, QA, and inventory to meet production goals and brand standards.

The role requires 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing (cannabis experience preferred) and strong knowledge of packaging, labeling, and batch tracking.