Director of Manufacturing Operations
Location: New York, USA
Schedule: Full-time | 80–90% onsite | On-call availability required
Salary: $180,000 – $220,000 base + Performance Bonus
About the Opportunity:
One of the most innovative and respected cannabis brands in the U.S. is seeking a transformational General Manager to lead its New York manufacturing operations. This is a leadership role overseeing end-to-end cannabis product manufacturing at the company’s most strategic facility.
With New York representing the Nation's Fastest Growing Market, this role is essential to sustaining growth, improving operational performance, and expansion throughout the State. The ideal candidate will bring manufacturing expertise, team leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement, and will be positioned for future promotion based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the New York manufacturing facility, ensuring excellence across all functions.
- Drive performance across the full cannabis product lifecycle: supply chain, production, automation, distribution, and compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5–6 department managers across core operational areas.
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
- Rebuild culture and stability by restoring team trust and implementing clear performance standards.
- Collaborate with national leadership to ensure facility operations align with corporate goals and strategy.
- Implement scalable systems and SOPs in preparation for automation and future expansion.
- Own P&L responsibility and consistently meet or exceed operational KPIs.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment—leading with agility, resilience, and integrity.
Essential qualifications:
- 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably within cannabis, CPG, food, beverage, pharma, or other regulated industries.
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certified, with deep practical application knowledge.
- Strong leadership presence with a proven ability to shift workplace culture and instill high-performance standards.
- Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
- Skilled in leading complex operations, automation initiatives, and organizational change management.
- Comfortable interfacing with executive leadership—confident, direct, and an exceptional communicator.
- High emotional intelligence and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.
- Hands-on leadership style—visible, accountable, and proactive.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York
- Available for 80–90% onsite presence and on-call responsibilities.
- Willing to travel out-of-state for leadership meetings and expansion planning.
- Predictive Index Assessment will be required during the interview process.
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned manufacturing executive to take the helm of a powerhouse operation in one of the country's most dynamic cannabis markets. If you're ready to lead with vision, integrity, and operational excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
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