Packaging Manager
12 days ago
Linden
Job Description Summary Bud's Goods & Services is seeking a Packaging Manager at our facility in Linden, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing all aspects of packaging operations of the assigned shift, including pouching, pre-roll manufacturing, case packing, and label application. Key responsibilities include organizing schedules, planning production, achieving departmental goals, and maintaining compliance with laws and company standards. The position requires maintaining clean and safe workstations, providing regular training, driving staff recruitment and managing the team to achieve their performance. This role regularly audits in real-time all processes, materials, and label data. Effective communication through Teams channels, accurate timecard approval, and detailed reporting on shift performance are essential. The role also includes developing corrective action plans, driving productivity improvements, maintaining KPIs, and using sophisticated equipment. Job Duties • Responsible for the packaging operations of the facility including pouching, pre-roll manufacturing and packaging, case packing, and all associated label printing and application, • Organize weekly and daily work schedules for the packaging department, • Plan production schedules which include scheduling staff and all necessary parts and products required for each assembly, • Deliver on departmental goals related to production, reducing material waste, accurate record keeping, improved first pass quality, and maximizing labor productivity, • Ensure the packaging operations are in compliance with all local and state laws, as well as the Company's operational standards, • Ensure workstations and equipment throughout the packaging department are clean and organized, • Audit in real-time the processes, equipment efficiency, and label data, and direct solution for correcting errors, • Ensure a safe work environment by emphasizing safety training, safe actions, and providing proper PPE. The manager maintains training records and retrains when required by compliance standards., • Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of the staff working your shift, • Provide employees with clear directions and expectations, then evaluate the performance and activity of team members during each assembly while providing appropriate feedback to maintain and improve output, • Provide regular hands-on coaching and training, both one-on-one and in groups, and provide regular follow-up to ensure the staff is aware of their roles and performance goals of the department., • Post frequently to the department's Teams channels to communicate schedule, goals, output, program changes, and any other information that affects the site, department, and workday., • Approve and submit employee timecards after confirming their accuracy, • Report on the performance of the shift which includes output as well as trends and variances discovered for every batch of cannabis inventory, • Develop and initiate corrective action plans for minimizing variances and waste as well as for achieving productivity improvements, • Proactively review the established processes, identify improvement opportunities, make recommendations, and lead change initiatives., • Maintain packaging department KPIs; set and enforce quotas, quality control, and safety expectations for the packaging and labeling team, • Serve as a leader and champion of Bud's values in the Packaging operations, • Learn and operate software used for the company's Manufacturing Execution Systems Skills & Attributes • Superior verbal and written communication and presentation skills with proficiency of grammar and the ability to adapt tone/style to a variety of audiences, • Strong organizational, critical thinking, presentation, and project management skills, • Ability to classify and triage issues and take appropriate action to resolve issues in self-sufficient manner, • Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, • Advanced math and reading comprehension, • Strong business acumen with exceptional attention to detail, high stress tolerance, and exemplary emotional intelligence, • Ability to provide clear, timely, and coordinated directives, catering communication styles to different levels of the workforce, • Understands and thrives in fast-paced, KPI-driven production environments, • Team player willing to assist in any function of packaging and labeling, • Ability to prioritize the business in all decision making Experience and Education • Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related field experience, • 4+ years of management experience, • 5+ years of production or manufacturing experience, preferably with 2+ years in cannabis industry, • Must have a solid understanding of the cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further understanding and knowledge of the industry, regulations, market trends and competition, • Experience with mechanical and electrical systems, • Experience with MES systems, • Proven track record of managing the scope of operations in a complex and highly regulated business environment, • Cannabis product knowledge strongly preferred, • Working knowledge of Metrc strongly preferred, • 2+ years working with 6 sigma methodology or Black/Green Belt certification strongly preferred Working Conditions/Physical Demands: • Able to stand or sit for extended periods of time., • Able to lift up to 50 pounds, • Able to work a fully flexible schedule including nights and weekends if necessary, • Extensive use of hands, including repetitive movements Additional Requirements: • Must pass all required background checks, • Must have a reliable vehicle, • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry, • Must possess valid driver's license, • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age, • Must be approved by Cannabis Regulatory Commission to work in the cannabis industry #ENGHP
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