Director of Manufacturing

Curio Wellness • Cockysvil, MD

224d • $175,000 - $200,000

About The Position

At Curio Wellness, we empower people to thrive by adapting plant nature to human nature. We are committed to transforming the conversation around cannabis, fostering a deeper understanding of its benefits, and ensuring that every product we offer meets the highest standards. Be bold. Be exceptional. Be well. The Director of Manufacturing is a people leader and a developer of talent within our Manufacturing Community who is focused on leading the manufacturing of medicinal products in our state-of-the-art cannabis extraction and manufacturing facility. A major focus of this position is to drive operational efficiency while delivering high quality products to meet demanding schedules, within budget in a highly dynamic and rapidly growing environment. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of Operations. This individual should understand Manufacturing Excellence, Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodology. The scope of operations includes production, extraction, processing, packaging, laboratory testing/quality control testing, and inventory management functions. Please note: This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances. We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing management, preferably in a process-oriented food manufacturing operation and/or related industry.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing a significant segment of a large manufacturer or the entire operation of a smaller manufacturer.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operations to established targets.
• Ability to schedule and plan workloads and implement systems and projects that align with strategic objectives of the company.
• Demonstrated experience working in a highly regulated environment (ISO, OSHA, and FDA) is preferred.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance and basic quality systems under ISO, or related standards is a must.
• Familiarity with laboratory analysis reports, stability reports, Certificate of Analysis, Raw Material release and technical reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategy by establishing clear goals and metrics for the operational teams aligned to corporate financial goals to produce high-quality products with increased efficiency and profitability.
• Develop and drive metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity and align team objectives to improve performance.
• Develop manufacturing plans and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing consistent with cGMP operations to ensure that products conform to established quality standards and safety regulations/standards.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a Manufacturing Excellence system, creating processes that are free of waste and produce products of high quality.
• Set up work cells/teams utilizing loss methodology to engage teams in continuous improvement through daily Gemba Walks, 5S and quality checks as well as kaizen events and daily problem solving.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain new and current staff. Motivate and coach team members to achieve their best and create an engaged culture in continuous improvement.
• This position is responsible for the P+L of manufactured products and requires close coordination with Sales and New Product Development to ensure stock availability and launch of new products on time and at desired cost.
• Assure compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Ensure that all staff are adequately trained for their job functions to meet regulatory and safety standards for cannabis processing and manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including GLP, GCP and CLIA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Compliance with State of Maryland and Missouri requirements including background checks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree