Production Manager

Monticello, KY

Full Time

Post-Processing

Manager/Supervisor

Position Summary

Owns post-harvest production: harvest, dry, cure, buck, trim, package, and fulfill. Accountable for converting ~200 lb. dry/week of biomass into finished flower SKUs and feedstock for manufacturing on time, in spec, and at cost. Manages Harvest, Packaging, and Fulfillment Supervisors. (Note: per restructure recommendation, Compliance and Maintenance now report directly to the Operations Senior Director rather than this role.)

Key Responsibilities

Implement company SOPs. Coordinate with SDR Ops on process efficiency and workflow optimization.
Plan and direct weekly harvest, dry, cure, trim, and packaging workflows to meet a perpetual one-room-per-week cadence
Coordinate fresh frozen split (up to 30% of harvest weight) with Manufacturing Manager and Cultivation Manager
Set production targets and KPIs (throughput, trim yield %, packaging defects per lot, on-time fulfillment)
Manage post-processing P&L including labor, packaging materials, and consumables
Hire, develop, and performance-manage Harvest, Packaging, and Fulfillment Supervisors
Partner with Compliance Supervisor on lot tracking, sampling for state-required testing, and any holds or recalls
Drive process improvement: reduce trim cycle time, improve flower grading consistency, lower packaging cost per unit
Maintain a clean, GMP-aligned production environment across all post-processing spaces
Report production metrics weekly to Operations Senior Director

Required Qualifications

5+ years in regulated cannabis post-harvest/production, including 2+ years managing supervisors
Hands-on experience with full post-harvest workflow: cut, hang, dry, cure, buck, trim (hand and machine), package
Proven ability to run production at 150+ lb dry/week scale
Strong understanding of cannabis seed-to-sale tracking and lot/batch management
Working knowledge of state cannabis labeling and packaging rules
Bachelor's degree in operations, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience
Must pass Kentucky cannabis agent background check

Preferred Qualifications

Experience standing up post-processing operations at a new facility
Lean/Six Sigma exposure
Familiarity with KY medical cannabis program regulations

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Mixed office and production floor environment
Frequent walking and standing; occasional lifting up to 50 lb.
Exposure to strong cannabis aroma; some PPE required on production floor
Some evening/weekend work during peak harvest weeks

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