Distribution Manager – Watsonville, California

Eden Enterprises•Watsonville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eden Infusion is a compliant, state and local-licensed cannabis distributor looking for a hands-on Distribution Manager to run the heartbeat of our facility. This role involves owning the process end-to-end, from product intake through production and quality checks, to fulfilling orders. The Distribution Manager will lead a small hourly team, maintain inventory and compliance, and have opportunities for growth as the operations expand. A typical week involves three days focused on operations and a fourth day split between operations and facility management.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age, and willing to take and pass a background check.
3–5 years in a consumer packaging environment; cannabis-industry knowledge is highly preferred.
Supply chain / distribution experience in pharmaceutical or another relevant industry; new-product-launch experience is a strong plus.
2–3 years supervising or leading non-exempt operations teams.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google apps (Docs, Calendar, and similar).
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication - at ease with both individuals and small groups.
Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Some college coursework in Business Administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive and verify incoming product, then log it compliantly into systems at intake.
Own inventory across Google Sheets, Metrc, Backbone, and Confident Cannabis, keeping records accurate and report ready.
Run end-of-month valuations and physical counts, reconciling any discrepancies quickly.
Plan and coordinate daily production flow with the Operations team, optimizing throughput and ergonomics through preparation.
Keep equipment running and train the team on safe, correct use; jump onto the line yourself when deadlines call for it.
Ensure every product meets Quality Control parameters, with complete batch records and compliance testing.
Manage vendor relationships and align deliveries with production needs to avoid downtime or stockouts.
Handle scheduling and compliant label/sticker printing ahead of each run.
Create sales orders, perform final quality checks, support invoicing, and coordinate accurate, on-time distribution.
Supervise, train, and coach the hourly team, and own hiring and firing decisions for your area.
Communicate across all levels of management to resolve issues before they slow things down.
Dedicate part of each week to facility upkeep, maintenance, and keeping the site compliant and safe.