Senior Manufacturing Manager - MA

Dreamfields; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry seeks a Senior Manufacturing Manager to oversee and optimize production operations. Key responsibilities include managing production activities, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with internal departments to meet financial and operational goals. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in Lean manufacturing.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Sick Time

401(k)

Employee Discount

Life Insurance

No-Cost Preventative Health Initiative

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production management, preferably in cannabis or regulated industries.
• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience managing large teams across multiple shifts.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, OSHA 30 Certified.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing production operations and optimizing value streams.
• Managing risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality product output.
• Enforcing compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Production management

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Team management

Operational efficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

ERP systems

METRC software

Job description

Pay Type: per year Benefits: Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Sick Time, 401(k), Employee Discount, Life Insurance, and a No-Cost Preventative Health Initiative (PHI) Program.

Company Overview: DreamFields is one of the top 5 cannabis companies in the industry through our leading #1 pre-roll brand, Jeeter. The company is very passionate about producing world-class marketing, high-quality innovative products, delivering unprecedented customer experiences, having cutting-edge operations, and curating an amazing company culture & thriving work environment. With over 1500+ employees, we are proud to be one of the most loved employers in the industry. The company continues to experience exponential month-over-month growth as one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry, and we have begun our aggressive national expansion to all the legalized cannabis states in the USA.

Job Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing production operations across multiple value streams, ensuring alignment with company goals. This individual manages production activities, leads continuous improvement initiatives, and balances immediate productivity with long-term value stream health. The role includes managing risks, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring the production of high-quality cannabis products. The Senior Manufacturing Manager will also collaborate with other departments to meet the company's financial and operational objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees production teams across multiple shifts and locations, ensuring alignment with operational goals and KPIs.
• Manages risks, resolves issues, and coordinates work between teams across the value stream.
• Leads a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability, focused on associate engagement, safety, and high performance.
• Directly supervises Production Managers and Supervisors responsible for achieving key performance metrics, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders (e.g., Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance) to ensure all value stream objectives are met.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manages and monitors value stream metrics for process health, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Ensures production operations comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including compliance, quality, packaging, warehousing, and distribution, to meet operational goals.
• Enforces proper machine maintenance, adhering to OEE requirements and safety standards.
• Ensures the production floor meets cleanliness, sanitation, and PPE requirements.
• Implements and enforces workflow policies that optimize efficiency without compromising safety or product quality.
• Prepares and submits operational reports, identifying trends and proposing improvements.
• Oversees the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to drive performance.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong business acumen with a proven track record in production management, continuous improvement, and operations.
• Expertise in value stream mapping and leading Lean manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to build and manage diverse teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of METRC software preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in production management, preferably in cannabis or another regulated industry.
• 5+ years of direct supervisory experience, managing large teams (100+ employees) across multiple shifts.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• OSHA 30 Certified.
• Proven experience in managing complex value streams and implementing process improvements.

EEOC: DreamFields is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.