At Standard Wellness, our mission is to improve quality of life through safe and easy access to cannabis, consistently deliver top-notch products to our consumers, and empower patients to use alternative medicine in finding relief to live happier lives. Our goal is to create a new standard in the medical cannabis industry focusing on quality, compassion, innovation, and education. We are committed to a research-driven, patient-centric approach in all that we do, and strive for a sustainable and positive impact within our community.

Our Core Values:

One Team - We’re all in this together

Growth - Pride in growing our teams, footprint, patient base and ourselves

Empathy - Compassion for our people and patients leads to success

Accountability - Do what we say we will do and stand behind our actions

Position Summary:

As the Packaging Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day activities of the packaging department including packaging, order fulfillment, quality assurance, and ensure compliance with regulations for labeling and tracking. You will be responsible for department KPI’s, continuously improving processes to maximize efficiency, maintaining product quality, and be responsible for the inventory in the finished goods vault.

Essential Job Functions:

• Active participant on the Site Leadership Team
• Create and manage tools for the oversight of the packaging and order fulfillment functions
• Monthly, weekly, and daily oversight and understanding of the required and expected resources across the department, as well as streamlined communication when modifications are made
• Full accountability for the accuracy of product packaging, order fulfillment, and quality assurance

• Constant communication with Leads regarding the assigned resources for the month, as well as fluid communication regarding the dissemination of goals for the month, week, and days
• Provide guidance to Leads to fully execute their daily objectives and processes
• Ensure all compliance regulations are met and exceeded across the entire department
• Ensure all tasks and processes can and are being completed in a safe environment for all team members
• Work closely with post-harvest department to ensure adequate inventory to meet sales demands
• Work closely with sales and distribution to meet delivery schedules
• Comprehensive understanding of all tracking systems such as Metrc and Dutchie for product ID’s, compliance labels, tags, and packages etc
• Daily communication with the management team on outputs, goals, adjustments, issues, and forecasting
• Constant evaluation of existing resources within the department, in conjunction with forecasting outputs, to determine when additional resources should be hired
• Direct the packaging schedules to prioritize and guide product through the process while adhering to Standard Wellness quality measures
• Ensure proper plant tracking and batching/packaging for the packaging team. This role serves as the first “check” for the Leads “packaging totals” and tag changes in Metrc
• Track and evaluate performance and absenteeism of all team members, providing penalty “points” and disciplinary action when necessary
• Responsible for the evaluation of the packaging team and monthly goals, and responsible for presenting said results during the monthly Business Reviews. This includes creation of all slides, brainstorming on new and better ways to evaluate our team, and transparency on issues and potential solutions to problems
• Provides constant leadership and a positive attitude to all team members and peers
• Follow all General Agricultural Practices, General Handling Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Establish and maintain sanitation practices for staff, equipment, and facilities
• Drives a ZERO tolerance order rejection mindset
• Drives a ZERO tolerance housekeeping mindset
• Coordinates with Facility Maintenance Manager to schedule maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on manufacturing or supply chain, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ management experience
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the Department of Commerce
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred:

• Prior cannabis cultivation or production experience, ideal
• Experience with inventory tracking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This section outlines the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the Packaging Manager to be successful in their role. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list.

• Knowledge of state and local cannabis policy and law
• General knowledge of math, weights, and quantities
• Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, and coordinating the activities and resources of professional and technical staff
• Knowledge of supply chain and inventory processes
• Accurate data-entry and recordkeeping skills

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment:

The work environment is representative of the essential functions of the job. The employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will be exposed to chemicals for use in agriculture for fertilizing and treatment of pests and disease.