Packaging & Processing Manager - Job ID 1530287

The shift for this role is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm on site in Hagerstown, MD.

Growing medical and recreational cannabis manufacturers on the East Coast. Our mission is simple: grow the highest-quality weed at prices everyone can afford.

We're looking for passionate people to join us in our mission to democratize cannabis-or as we like to say, to "Weed the People."

With a dialed-in grow operation and a bold new brand refresh, we're ready to dominate the MD/DC market-and have a little fun while we're at it.

Packaging & Processing Manager

Our Packaging & Processing Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing the automated and manual trimming process as well as packaging of finished goods. Additional responsibilities include maintain the production Calander week over week, maintaining compliance in both the trim and packaging room locations, assisting the packaging team with any tasks related to the bagging machine, troubleshooting machine issues, and the accurate entry of all METRC and Acumatica transactions. The Packaging & Processing Manager will help guide the trim and packaging team effectively in a high-paced and demanding environment and supervise the day-to-day trim and packaging processes in accordance with company standards.

Your role in caring for our company:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Department Management & Execution

• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure safety and compliance.
• Responsible for following all standard operating procedures (SOP) operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information, and policies when performing duties.
• Supervise the trim and packaging team to ensure SOPS and quality control are being properly followed.
• Ensure equipment is clean and calibrated at start of day, between strains, and end of day.
• Overseeing cleaning of stations and scale machines in accordance with state regulations and company standards.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and cleaning logs.
• Maintain daily production logs and report information to management.
• Verify start weight and end weight of source package, as well as piece count for all unit-based inventory.
• Confirm all packaging is compliant prior to transportation; verify that all products are labeled and sealed properly with all required information.
• Analyzes data collected during each phase of the trim and packaging process to prevent divergence.
• Accurately complete the Harvest Tracker upon the completion of each harvest batch.
• Tracks the production speed of individual associates.
• Completes production logs on GoCanvas for each phase to be used for METRC and Acumatica support.
• Identify issues with the machines in partnership with machine operators as they present themselves and work through solutions in partnership with management.
• Complete all METRC and Acumatica data entry in real time following process completion.
• Lab testing batch creation and R&D sample creation.
• Provide direct support for all associates.
• Create weekly plans.
• Maintain weekly production goals.
• Must be comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures from 55°-85°.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Team Leadership & Performance Analytics

• Foster a culture of professionalism, guiding teams to achieve optimal results.
• Understand and own every aspect of the team's performance; set targets, drive execution, and hold the team accountable for both individual and team results.
• Collaborate effectively with the Human Resources Department and appropriate partners to implement and manage the company's policies and procedures.
• Partner with the Human Resources Department to monitor staff performance, provide timely feedback, along with development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct monthly performance evaluation.
• Retain and develop top performers by understanding individual's motivations and providing actionable feedback.
• Addresses low performance quickly, compassionately, and in alignment with company policies.
• Manage employee's scheduling, basic time off requests, performance reviews, etc.

All other duties as necessary.

Qualifications we ask you to have:

• For legal reasons, all employees need to be at least 21 years of age.
• You will be asked to pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
• We ask that you have at least a high school diploma/GED.
• We ask that you have a minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
• We ask that you have excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve, personal integrity, and business acumen.
• We ask that you have at least three (3) years of industry experience, preferably packaging or trimming experience.
• We ask that you have at least one (1) year of METRC experience.
• We ask that you have at least one (1) year of ERP system experience.
• We ask that you have at least two (2) years of data entry experience.

Addition skills which will help you excel in your role:

• Ability and comfort with using power-operated machine tools.
• Comfortable using technology/computers to operate machine(s).
• Comfortable working around high-speed machinery.
• Comfortable with heights (up to 12 feet).
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, our machinery is imperative to the lifecycle and proper care of our plants!
• Ability to foster collaboration, be a team player, though also independent and self-motivated.
• Coachable and can take full ownership of personal development, regularly soliciting feedback from teammates including those supervising, colleagues, and supervisor/s.
• Comply with all HR policies including confidentiality and non-disclosure.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Maintain open communication with the management team and other co-workers.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and desire to be accountable, transparent, and proactive.
• Ability to work at a fast pace in a high production environment!
• We ask that you do not have allergies to plant materials or nitrile gloves; this position requires daily exposure to cannabis plants and nitrile gloves.

Work Schedule/Location:

• On-site 5 days a week.

Please make sure you are willing and able to perform the following:

Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• This position requires an inordinate amount of sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, scooping, twisting, and reaching in full range of motion to complete physical tasks.
• This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted, up to 80lbs assisted, and at times 10lbs. above your head.
• This position is similar to an assembly line, in that it will be completing repetitive tasks throughout the workday.
• This position requires the ability to work in a cannabis growing facility, there will be strong odors, bright lights, and various noises throughout the workday.
• This position will require PPE to be worn throughout the workday to include scrubs, masks, gloves, and hairnets while working with the plants. DCM will provide scrubs, gloves, and hair nets to all employees.

Our Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance AD&D
• 401K
• DCM Product/Merch Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive pay
• Industry Discounts
• Discretionary Bonus

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

DCM Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. DCM Inc. is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at DCM Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. DCM Inc. will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.