Production Manager

wyld; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyld, a cannabis edibles and beverages company, seeks a Production Manager to lead daily operations across kitchen, packaging, and related production functions, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency.

You will develop production schedules, drive continuous improvement, manage staffing and inventory, and collaborate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams to meet regulatory standards.

This role requires a flexible schedule and a commitment to Wyld's core values and growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production in a food or beverage manufacturing setting.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop schedules, manage staffing and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Production department across kitchen, packaging, and related functions.
• Develop production schedules and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, food safety standards, and state regulations while coaching staff.

Job 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 THC 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. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states!

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

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

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.

Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Production department, ensuring objectives are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership to Production Supervisors, Leads, and Production Support employees while overseeing production planning, staffing, quality, inventory, and operational performance across kitchen, packaging, and related production functions. The Production Manager evaluates operational performance through key performance indicators, identifies opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste, and supports the successful execution of manufacturing goals while developing future leaders within the production organization.

Working closely with Plant Manager and cross-functional departments, the Production Manager develops production schedules, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and resources. This position is responsible for fostering a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and employee development while maintaining compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), food safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable state regulations.

This role must be able to supervise packaging and kitchen operations interchangeably and work a flexible schedule.