Operations Manager

TerrAscend; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TerrAscend Corp. is seeking an Operations Manager to drive production targets across multiple departments, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and quality.

This senior role reports to the Director of Operations and coordinates post-harvest, lab/extraction, packaging, and fulfillment to align people, processes, and resources with the production plan. You will lead KPI-driven production, support financial discipline, facility expansion, and regulatory compliance while advancing long-term strategic

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management (cannabis or other regulated industry strongly preferred).
• Expertise with ERP and compliance systems; experience with Metrc/seed-to-sale platforms highly desirable.
• Proven track record in leading large teams, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Own production attainment as the #1 KPI. Ensure daily, weekly, and monthly output meets or exceeds plan across all product lines.
• Track, analyze, and report on production KPIs (throughput, yield, attainment, labor efficiency) and implement corrective actions immediately when targets are missed.
• Provide strategic oversight of day-to-day production execution and on-time delivery.
• Lead and develop departmental managers/supervisors to instill a culture of accountability and continuous improvement as related to production performance.
• Monitor production plan and report on production attainment metrics daily/weekly; ensure that actual output consistently meets or exceeds plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Cultivation, Planning, Facilities, Fulfillment and Quality teams to meet customer demand, maintain product availability, and deliver new product launches on time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Metrc

Seed-to-sale platforms

Job description

TerrAscend Corp. is a leading TSX-listed company with operations across North America, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and California through TerrAscend Growth Corp., as well as retail operations in Canada.

TerrAscend operates The Apothecarium and other dispensary retail locations, along with scaled cultivation, processing, and manufacturing facilities across its core markets. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as The Apothecarium, Cookies, Kind Tree, Legend, State Flower, Wana, Cuue, One, and Valhalla.

The Operations Manager is a senior leader responsible for ensuring the facility consistently achieves production targets while maintaining efficiency, compliance, and quality standards. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role oversees and facilitates the outputs from multiple departments including post-harvest, lab/extraction, packaging, and fulfillment and is accountable for aligning people, processes, and resources to deliver on the production plan.

The Operations Manager will serve as the primary driver of production KPIs, while also supporting financial discipline, facility expansion, and regulatory compliance as well as long-term strategic objectives as defined by the Director of Operations.

Why TerrAscend?

Join a growing, fast-paced organization where your work makes an impact. At TerrAscend, you'll have opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented teams, and help shape what's next as our business continues to evolve.

Responsibilities:

• Own production attainment as the #1 KPI.Ensuresdaily, weekly, and monthly output meets or exceeds plan across all product lines.
• Track, analyze, and report onproductionKPIs (throughput, yield, attainment, labor efficiency)andimplement corrective actionsimmediatelywhen targets are missed.
• Provide strategic oversight of day-to-day production execution and on-time delivery.
• Lead and develop departmental managers/supervisors to instill a culture of accountability and continuous improvementas related toproduction performance.
• Monitorproduction planand report on production attainment metrics daily/weekly; ensure that actual output consistently meets or exceeds plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally withCultivation, Planning,Facilities, Fulfillmentand Quality teams to meet customer demand,maintainproduct availability, and deliver new product launches on time.
• Supportandmaintaina high-performance culture grounded in accountability, safety, and employee engagement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GEDrequired.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management (cannabis or other regulated industry strongly preferred).
• Expertisewith ERP and compliance systems; experience withMetrc/seed-to-sale platforms highly desirable.
• Proventrack recordin leading large teams, succession planning, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Must satisfy the minimum age criteria mandated by applicable state cannabis regulations for this role.

$105,000 - $135,000 a year

What We Offer

• Health & Wellness** — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
• Plan for Your Future** — 401(k) savings opportunities to help support your financial goals.
• Time to Recharge** — Paid time off and company holidays for eligible team members.
• Grow Your Career** — Learning, development, and opportunities to build your career across a growing organization.
• Employee Perks** — Team member discounts and additional programs designed to recognize and support our people.
• Support When You Need It** — Resources and programs focused on your overall well-being.

*Benefits and eligibility may vary based on employment status, location, and other applicable factors.*

Background Check Requirement

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

Working Conditions

This position may require the ability to perform essential functions that include, but are not limited to, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting. Team members may need to lift and move items, e.g., product packages, display cases, cash registers, or inventory boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The role may also require visual abilities to accurately handle transactions, verify product information, and maintain inventory, as well as manual dexterity for handling cash, operating point-of-sale systems, and organizing products. Employees may be required to remain on their feet for extended periods and perform repetitive hand or arm movements with or without reasonable accommodation.

EEO Statement

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on sex, race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.