Growth-Oriented Manufacturing Operations Leader

Green Thumb; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Holyoke, MA production facility. You will direct daily processes and long-term targets, maximizing safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture on the plant floor, while collaborating with GTI Headquarters to stay ahead of the competition.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, and a track record of scaling teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience supervising 30+ employees.
• Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma; certifications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations for processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment
• Manage facility activities with departmental managers to meet wholesale objectives on time and budget
• Budgeting analysis with GM on efficiency, labor variance, defect rates, cost drivers, volume and capacity planning
• Develop and produce reporting to illustrate business trends
• Maintain company culture aligned with GTI corporate values of accountability, transparency and enjoyment
• Develop and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to GTI’s mission and goals
• Improve skills, knowledge and morale of employees; foster environment
• Implement and maintain facility maintenance program; replace/adjust equipment
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements
• On-call and respond to emergencies; cover shifts as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Management experience

Lean Six Sigma

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Holyoke, MA production facility. You will direct daily processes and long-term targets, maximizing safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture on the plant floor, while collaborating with GTI Headquarters to stay ahead of the competition.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, and a track record of scaling teams in a fast-paced environment.