Machine Operations Manager

Location:

Tigard, OR

Job Type: Salaried and Full Time

Schedule:

Day shift / Night shift (Overseeing 1st & 2nd Shift Operations)

Pay: $55,000 - $65,000

The Machine Operations Manager reports directly to the Production Director and oversees all machine-based manufacturing operations across the organization. This role is responsible for production scheduling, machine operator staffing, ERP system administration, equipment performance, OEM/vendor relationships, and departmental safety initiatives.

Working closely with the Production Manager and department leaders, you will ensure manufacturing goals are achieved efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality, compliance, and safety. The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive operations leader with strong manufacturing experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to balance production demands with team leadership and equipment reliability.

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly machine production schedules to align capacity with sales forecasts and inventory needs.
• Partner with the Production Manager to establish manufacturing priorities, monitor output, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Train new machine operators on specialized machinery and computer systems.
• Track departmental KPIs and key production metrics to ensure operational goals are met.

• Lead, coach, and develop Machine Operators across 1st and 2nd shifts.
• Create and manage shift schedules, attendance, performance reviews, and employee development plans.
• Maintain accountability, handle disciplinary actions, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

• Serve as the departmental owner for ERP-related production workflows, inventory transactions, and manufacturing records.
• Maintain data integrity across scheduling, raw material tracking, inventory movement, and production reporting.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and process optimization.

• Act as the primary contact for machine manufacturers and OEM partners for technical support, repairs, and warranty claims.
• Assist in developing preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability strategies, and machine upgrades/installations.
• Maintain detailed equipment documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guidelines.

• Partner with Production, Fulfillment, and Supply Chain teams to maintain smooth workflow and report material constraints.
• Author SOPs, work instructions, and documentation to support new product launches and process implementations.

• Promote and enforce safety standards, conduct routine safety inspections, and lead incident investigations/corrective actions.
• Ensure all machine operators follow SOPs and maintain compliance with applicable industry/cannabis regulations.
• Analyze downtime, scrap rates, and production bottlenecks to drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and quality control.

• Production schedule adherence & throughput targets
• Machine uptime, utilization, and downtime reduction
• Labor efficiency, retention, and attendance
• ERP inventory accuracy & quality defect rates
• Safety incident rate reduction

• Must possess an OLCC Marijuana Worker Permit;
• High school diploma or GED required; degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing operations, machine operation management, or industrial production environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, production scheduling…