Manufacturing Manager

We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Manager to lead day-to-day production operations, drive efficiency, and build a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for overseeing output, maintaining quality standards, and partnering cross-functionally to keep operations running smoothly and on schedule. If you’re someone who thrives on problem-solving, team leadership, and continuous improvement, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates open to moving for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop priorities, budgets, schedules, and quality control processes
• Oversee production to meet demand safely, efficiently, and at quality standards
• Coordinate daily manufacturing activities to meet volume, cost, waste, and timeline targets
• Manage raw material inventory, including scheduling and returns
• Monitor and adjust production processes to optimize output and resource use
• Analyze production data to drive improvements and reduce lead times (JIT environment)
• Track, report, and ensure alignment with KPI targets
• Supervise staff and ensure safe operation of equipment and completion of tasks
• Ensure machinery maintenance and production schedules are followed
• Lead supervisors, leads, and associates; oversee performance and compliance
• Manage hiring, scheduling, performance, corrective actions, and separations
• Maintain training documentation and ensure regulatory compliance (safety, quality, equipment)
• Support budgeting, strategic planning, and process improvements
• Develop and maintain SOPs; ensure adherence to production, labeling, and quality standards
• Communicate updates, issues, and progress to senior management; resolve production challenges
• Manage daily departmental communication on production and staffing
• Support company goals, training programs, and EHS initiatives
• Exercise independent judgment in departmental operations and decision-making
• Ensure teams meet performance targets and operational goals
• Maintain flexible schedule (40+ hours/week, including nights and weekends)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Organizational and planning skills, prioritizing, data management, attention to detail and accuracy, problem solving, adaptability, teamwork, communication skills.
• Judgment is required in resolving complex problems based on experience.
• Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Ability to provide direct supervision to a group of employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.

Core Competencies:

• Cannabis Regulation (State & Local): Demonstrates advanced knowledge of regulations governing the cannabis industry to minimize compliance-related risks.
• Policy & Procedure: Consistently models and supports accountability to company policies and procedures to shape the overall efficiency and effectiveness to the department's operations
• Documentation & Data Integrity: Manages input, organization, maintenance, and timeliness of data into designated systems/databases to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Financial Literacy: Makes effective business decisions by leveraging a strong understanding of KPI's to drive and accomplish financial goals.
• Mobilization: Effectively rallies individuals and teams with urgency to drive and achieve desired goals.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and applies opportunities for sound problem-solving to manage the smooth flow of goods and services.
• Teamwork: Fosters a culture of transparency and belonging that drives ownership towards shared goals.

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years supervisory/leadership experience with 2 years production experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry concepts and principles.
• Requires proven experience with relevant business practices, procedures, and compliance requirements in the cannabis industry.
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Google Docs) keyboarding skills, 10-key speed of at least 40 WPM with minimal errors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.

Requirements:

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week. Flexible availability to work both day and night shifts.
• May perform activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work.
• All the specific requirements presented in this job description are applicable to the functional area in which it resides.
• Ability to stand for part of the shift.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and/or working on a computer.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 40 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This role operates in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common. The company provides all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and comfort while working in this environment

Company:

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are proudly rooted in California and growing nationwide, with plans to expand into new markets. Additionally, we’re building distribution networks to reach over 60 countries, fueling our continued global growth!

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow!

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth. If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you!

Benefits & Compensation:

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.