Manager, Manufacturing

PharmaCann•Hamptonburgh, NY

28d•$75,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Manufacturing leads all manufacturing operations at PharmaCann’s Hamptonburgh, New York facility, including extraction, formulation, gummy production, pre-roll production, and finished-goods packaging. The role is accountable for production throughput, quality, compliance, staffing, and building a high-volume, repeatable operation across vapes, edibles, pre-rolls, and other manufactured products. The manager leads staff and works toward daily and weekly production goals while supporting operational improvement through analytics, technology, and equipment advancements. The role oversees production scheduling, staffing and performance management, equipment and facilities coordination, inventory inputs, employee training, and collaboration with teams such as Analytics, Processing, Supply Chain, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Safety, Security, Facilities, and IT. The position reports to the General Manager of Manufacturing and supervises shift employees. The position requires consistent attendance and availability as needed to meet its responsibilities. Work may take place in office, manufacturing, and warehouse settings, including areas under lights and in hot conditions, and may involve chemicals and fertilizers while using safety equipment. The role regularly entails workweeks of more than 40 hours and occasional regional or other required travel.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in commercial cannabis manufacturing, extraction, or a comparable regulated production environment such as food, pharmaceuticals, or CPG.
At least 4 years of leadership experience.
Working knowledge of extraction, formulation, pre-roll, and packaging operations.
Experience with GMP, batch records, and regulated inventory systems.
Strong skills with data, scheduling, and production-planning tools.
Ability to meet or exceed productivity and performance requirements and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Attention to detail and ability to resolve conflicts and complex issues.
Professional, respectful demeanor and effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to create, use, and modify electronic documents.
Knowledge of local, state, regional, and federal employment laws relevant to areas of responsibility.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods.
Ability to move about office, manufacturing, and warehouse environments; kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop intermittently to regularly; and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
Consistent, on-time attendance for scheduled shifts and readiness for regular workweeks exceeding 40 hours.
Ability to travel occasionally by conventional means, including aircraft and motor vehicle, within the region and to other locations as required.
Must be eligible for the position under state and federal laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing 20 or more employees.
Advanced electronic and technical skills.
A degree in chemistry, engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.
Manufacturing and/or agricultural management experience, training, or education.
Extraction, processing, and/or production experience.
Proactive, dedicated, results-driven leadership skills.
Effective communication, training, and coaching skills.
Analytical, logistical, and mechanical skills.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Professional, quality-focused, compliant, and safety-conscious decision-making.
Willingness to give and take direction.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of extraction, formulation, gummy production, pre-roll, and packaging departments.
Create and manage production schedules against sales and inventory plans, achieving daily, weekly, and monthly unit targets.
Track yields, throughput, labor efficiency, and cost per unit, using data to improve processes.
Lead scale-up of new product lines and SKUs, including vapes, edibles, and infused products.
Coordinate supplies of biomass, flower, extract, and packaging components with Post-Harvest and Supply Chain.
Plan and schedule staff; manage training, performance reviews, discipline, engagement, attendance, time-off requests, and related documentation.
Collaborate with Analytics, Processing, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Safety, Security, Facilities, IT, and other teams to resolve operational issues and improve workflows.
Update practices and procedures to support compliance and operational efficiency, and train staff in system use to maintain accurate reporting.
Oversee safe operation of extraction and refinement equipment and processes.
Manage formulation, batch records, and recipe controls to ensure consistent potency and product quality.
Partner with QA on testing, release, and remediation of out-of-spec batches.
Run pre-roll production at scale, including machine and manual production lines, weights, quality control, and changeovers.
Run the gummy kitchen and meet production and quality requirements.
Oversee packaging and labeling of manufactured goods to state requirements and manage packaging-component inventory and lead times with Supply Chain.
Maintain equipment uptime and preventive maintenance in coordination with Facilities; oversee automated machinery training, participation, and accountability.
Identify and address room environmental concerns; oversee sanitization, organization, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Manage procurement of production supplies and equipment, coordinating essential replenishments with Supply Chain.
Evaluate and recommend equipment and automation investments to increase capacity.
Implement and maintain GMP protocols and SOPs in partnership with QA.
Ensure accurate seed-to-sale tracking, batch documentation, and inventory reconciliation.
Maintain compliance with NY OCM regulations, OSHA, and fire code, including requirements for solvents and hazardous materials.
Promote a safe, clean, and organized production environment and communicate with leadership about compliance or safety errors.
Hire, train, assign tasks to, appraise, and manage shift employees; provide feedback, resolve conflicts, and ensure performance meets company service and quality standards.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the General Manager of Manufacturing.