Production Manager

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