Packaging Manager

JOB SUMMARY

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.

BENEFITS

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 SEED initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all 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.