Director of Manufacturing - Cannabis

Job Description

Job Description

OUR MISSION

We believe in building a diverse team and strive to make our company a welcoming space where everyone can impact the Company's success. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us.

What You'll Do!

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Manufacturing to lead and scale our concentrate and product manufacturing operations in New Jersey. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the entire production lifecycle-from extraction and refinement to finished product packaging-while ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency across all manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in the cannabis or pharmaceutical industries and a proven track record in high-volume production environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals for concentrates, vapes, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and other cannabis products.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to guide operational planning, budgeting, and expansion efforts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including extraction, processing, packaging, and maintenance.

Production & Process Management

• Oversee daily production schedules to meet demand forecasts and ensure timely product delivery.
• Standardize and continuously optimize extraction (hydrocarbon, CO2, ethanol) and formulation processes.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other efficiency methodologies to reduce waste and maximize output.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
• Ensure all operations are fully compliant with New Jersey CRC regulations and GMP standards.
• Collaborate with QA/QC teams to maintain the highest product quality, safety, and consistency.
• Lead facility audits and act as point of contact for regulatory inspections.

People Management

• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and safety.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for all manufacturing departments.
• Equipment & Facility Oversight
• Manage procurement, maintenance, and optimization of all manufacturing equipment and infrastructure.
• Plan and implement facility improvements and capacity expansions.

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Chemistry, or related field; Master's degree a plus.
• 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 3 in cannabis, pharmaceutical, or CPG industries.
• In-depth knowledge of cannabis extraction, refinement, and product manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a regulated, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of NJ CRC regulations and cGMP standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience launching new cannabis products or scaling extraction labs.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems.
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you have a passion for the cannabis industry and a strong work ethic, we encourage you to submit your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.