Packaging Manager

Cresco Labs; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(K) match

Discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a full-time Packaging Manager to lead the packaging department, ensuring compliance with all state regulations while driving efficiency and consistency. The role includes coaching the team and collaborating across departments to support Cresco’s mission of normalizing and professionalizing cannabis.

The position requires 5+ years in packaging or related leadership, cannabis packaging familiarity, and proven ability to mentor large teams in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years in packaging, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing; cannabis industry a plus.
• Familiarity with cannabis packaging compliance.
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring large teams.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop staff while maintaining morale.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean processes preferred.
• Continuous Improvement – analyze existing practices for workflow improvements.
• Ability to track KPIs like throughput, efficiency, waste reduction, and labor costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of the packaging department per SOPs, identifying areas for improvement.
• Create compliant labels from MJ Freeway and coordinate with quality teams to ensure accuracy and legal compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, and productivity while boosting morale.
• Ensure KPIs are met or exceeded; address gaps with cross-functional teams.
• Coach the production team using performance metrics to achieve objectives.
• Maintain accurate team member records and uphold Cresco's mission and values.
• Present KPI targets and results during weekly management meetings; drive continuous improvement.
• Promote a fast-paced, detail-oriented work environment and strict safety standards.

Skills

Packaging leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team mentoring

Staff training

KPIs tracking

ERP experience

MJ Freeway

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain / related field

Tools

MJ Freeway

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

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 meet Cresco’s mission of normalizing and professionalizing the cannabis industry.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• 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 moral
• 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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations or another related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in Packaging, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain leadership
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred; Cannabis experience a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements related to cannabis packaging.
• 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 efficiencys
• Ability to provide clear direction, to manage and track progress and communicate outcomes
• Willing and able to work in a fast-paced & changing environment.
• Ability to track key performance indicators (KPIs) like throughput, efficiency, waste reduction, and labor costs.
• Experience with ERP systems, MJ Freeway, or seed-to-sale tracking software is a plus.
• Requires work around plant material, which could include exposure to plant pollen and/or dust.
• Requires ability to sit, stand, kneel, and/or do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to torso level.

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$75,000 - $80,000 USD

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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