Cannabis Packaging Manager: Lean & Compliance

Cresco-Labs; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

FSA/HSA

LTD/STD

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Bonus Program

Stock Options

Employee Discount

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a full time Packaging Manager to join our growing facility. As our Packaging Manager, you will oversee the Packaging department to ensure all compliance regulations and requirements are met while also identifying continuous improvement opportunities to optimize efficiency and consistency.

This individual will also provide coaching and mentoring to the facility’s Packaging team while synergizing with other cross functional departments to promote behaviors and processes that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred; Cannabis experience a plus.
• Familiarity with cannabis packaging compliance.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring large teams.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff while maintaining high performance and morale.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing processes preferred.
• Continuous Improvement – analyze existing business practices for improvements on work flow and efficiency.
• Ability to track KPIs like throughput, efficiency, waste reduction, and labor costs.
• Experience with ERP systems, MJ Freeway, or seed-to-sale tracking software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operations and performance of the packaging department in accordance with Cresco’s standard operating procedures, while also identifying areas of improvement
• Creates compliance labels from MJ Freeway software and works with quality teams to ensure all details are accurate and in compliance with state laws and industry standards; communicates any changes to the team immediately
• Recognizes areas of opportunity that improve safety, product quality, food safety, cost, productivity, and employee morale
• Works with operations to ensure all KPIs are being met or exceeded; where necessary, identifies gap solves and works to resolve areas of opportunity
• Coaches the production team using established performance measures to achieve designated objectives and deliver results to the business
• Responsible for managing team member records and ensuring all team member interactions reflect Cresco’s mission and values, coaches appropriately on areas of improvement
• Presents KPI targets and results during weekly management meetings with facility director and peers; collaborates cross functionally to find unique areas of continuous improvement
• Embraces and promotes a fast-paced work environment while keeping a keen attention to detail throughout all processes
• Upholds Cresco’s safety and sanitization standards to provide a clean and secure work environment for everyone

Skills

Leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Process improvement

KPI tracking

Training & development

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MJ Freeway

Seed-to-sale software

ERP systems

Job description

Cresco Labs is seeking a full time Packaging Manager to join our growing facility. As our Packaging Manager, you will oversee the Packaging department to ensure all compliance regulations and requirements are met while also identifying continuous improvement opportunities to optimize efficiency and consistency.

This individual will also provide coaching and mentoring to the facility’s Packaging team while synergizing with other cross functional departments to promote behaviors and processes that