Plant Manager

Wyld; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Unlimited vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wyld is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all production facility departments in Connecticut. The role requires directing Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities, driving production planning, budgeting, and payroll oversight.

The ideal candidate will ensure strict compliance with food-safety standards and state regulations while aligning with Wyld’s core values and strategic growth. The candidate will collaborate with Sales to meet demand, manage inventory controls, and lead a team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly related experience in a manufacturing or packaging environment
• Experience leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis and inventory management systems
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Background in food/beverage packaging is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility
• Manage department managers (Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, Facilities) and staff
• Plan and organize production operations and budgets
• Oversee payroll and monthly production analytics
• Ensure compliance with food safety and state regulations
• Coordinate with Sales and Sales Ops to meet demand
• Maintain accurate inventory and supplier lead times
• Foster accountability and a culture aligned with Wyld values

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Inventory management

English communication

Jira

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Slack

Job description

Description Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Department: Operations

Location: Connecticut - New Britain

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

Description Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative. Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business

Summary The Plant Manager’s key purpose is directly leading all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility. This includes but is not limited to: ensuring accountability at all levels; managing department managers (Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities) and their staff, strategically planning and organizing all production operations, overseeing all aspects of the production process, communicating effectively between all partnering departments, reviewing and approving payroll, managing financial budgets, providing monthly production analysis and presenting data to the Sr. Director of Operations to ensure proper execution. A successful Plant Manager at WYLD will have a history of driving purpose, vision and engagement across multiple functions; hiring, training and developing future leaders; and has demonstrated a history of resilience, personal accountability, and integrity.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plant Management
  • Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organization
  • Directly supervises Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams
  • Clearly communicate with Department Managers throughout production to provide adequate support
  • Audit employee performance reviews for each employee with their Department Manager
  • Responsible for overseeing hiring and terminating
  • Use resources available to train and develop Department Managers, while also ensuring all staff follow training schedules
  • Partners with Sales and Sales Ops teams to ensure production meets sales demand
  • Ensures a culture of accountability at all levels of the organization
  • Ensure that inventory and transfer compliance management is up to date: this includes CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation and inventory is never more than ±5% of reported quantities
  • Is the subject matter expert on their state’s compliance laws
  • Drives results in all deliverables (production quotas and people metrics)
  • Follows sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
  • Forecast, purchase, and allocate all raw materials and product components using best practices for inventory management and organization based on production plans; manage lead times and storage capacity for all raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels in both on-site and off-site locations
• Oversee management of Food Safety Compliance Program
  • Training of all staff to maintain food safe work habits
  • Regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPs
  • Employee coaching and process adjustments as needed
  • Compliance testing and corrective action planning
• Distribution Operations Oversight
  • Coordinate with distribution and sales leadership to ensure team and fleet meet operational needs
  • Work with distribution team to create and communicate delivery schedules and event plans
  • Ensure efficient execution of product delivery, payment collection and transfers, and safety complianceManage relationships with third-party route providers and ensure smooth operations
  • Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the distribution team
• Able to sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problems
• Able to create a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best selves to work and commit to the organization’s objectives
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment
• At least 2 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments
• Must be proficient in Excel, data analysis and other inventory management systems
• High attention to detail
• Problem solving and ability to excel under pressure
• Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects
• Must be able to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilities
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Frequent travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits As a exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive salary rate of $90,000-$115,000/yr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, Unlimited Vacation (encouraged to use 4 weeks annually), 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.