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Production Manager

Job in Portsmouth, Virginia, 23703, USA
Listing for: Confidential
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Operations Management, Production Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the manufacturing of cannabis flower and infused products, as well as lead a team of Assistant Managers, Production Leads, and Specialists. Products can include dry flower and pre-rolls, infused topicals, tablets, beverages, and more.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Oversee the operational management and business activities of the production department in their assigned facility.
  • Motivate production team by providing encouragement, being a servant leader, and giving constructive feedback.
  • Responsible for driving the production department to achieve and surpass goals and objectives, that will maximize output and minimize cost resulting in higher profitability.
  • Direct and implement SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advance their department, and ensure continuing operations to increase productivity and guarantee regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and meet the production schedule of manufactured goods.
  • Assist facility leadership in the development and execution of the facility production schedule.
  • Maintain product inventory levels based on sales forecast and production schedules.
  • Ensure quality, safety, GMPs and ISO standards are followed.
  • Monitor performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration with the maintenance team.
  • Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities Assistant Managers and Leads.
  • Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
  • Support inventory management of finished products and record batch numbers.
  • Ensure that all QC/QA protocols are being followed and maintained.
  • Follow and enforce all rules and regulations for food production, health and safety, and additional requirements set by the State and municipality in which we operate.
  • Partner with Human Resources to effectively manage the department workforce.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • 3+ year experience working in a manufacturing facility or within a commercial cannabis facility.
  • 2+ year previous management/supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures required.
  • Understands and is comfortable operating within six sigma and continuous improvement processes.
  • Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making though decisions and developing others.
  • Proficient in the use of ERP and inventory management software.
  • High attention to detail and is goal driven.
  • Consistently goes above and beyond to ensure business needs are met.
  • Ability to positively motivate and support teammates.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
  • Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 year(s) of management/supervisory experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
  • Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.
  • Previous experience in food production and manufacturing.
  • Medical Plans
  • Vision Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Discounts
  • Pet Insurance
Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time.…

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