Overview In this role, you will lead the packaging function across Green Thumb's manufacturing network and own LEAN deployment. You'll drive throughput, yield, and quality by advancing continuous improvement at multiple sites and ensuring compliant, on-spec packaging. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to align packaging with new product introductions, scheduling, and regulatory requirements. This role offers strategic impact at scale, with remote leadership and substantial travel to sites. ResponsibilitiesOwn finished goods packaging execution across sites and product forms, ensuring specification compliance, label accuracy, and finished-good standardsEstablish standard work, line-clearance, and changeover routines to maximize units-per-labor-hour without compromising safety or qualityCollaborate with Packaging Engineering and Procurement on BOM accuracy and component readiness to ensure inputs before line startsGuide packaging feasibility and launch readiness with Innovation and New-Product teams for smooth scale-upHold sites accountable to OEE and changeover targets with Packaging EngineeringMonitor packaging-material consumption against standards to control cost and trigger timely replenishment with procurement/planningSupport IQ/OQ/PQ activities with Technical EngineeringOwn flower packaging from bulk to retail-ready units, including weight accuracy and traceabilityDefine flower-specific packaging/labeling requirements and ensure line readiness and high yieldLead LEAN deployment network-wide, including 5S, standard work, visual management, and GembaDrive value-stream mapping and kaizen events to reduce changeover time, scrap, and bottlenecksMaintain a continuous-improvement pipeline with quantified savings and clear metricsCoach sites on LEAN behaviors to embed daily improvementLead daily-management metrics and reporting to improve accountability at all levelsOversee production scheduling across the network and align with MRP/ERP and S&OP processesIntegrate packaging capacity and staffing with master production schedules to ensure realistic plansCoordinate with schedulers to minimize changeovers and maximize flowResolve scheduling conflicts and provide clear visibility through data dashboardsEnsure QMS alignment with Batch Production Records, SOPs, GMP, and CAPA processesCollaborate with Compliance on regulatory labeling and METRC accuracy Key requirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience)4+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience with packaging/high-volume production ownershipProven LEAN/continuous-improvement transformations with quantified results (OEE, changeover, scrap, throughput)Fluency in production scheduling, MRP/MPS, and S&OP in regulated/high-mix environmentsFamiliarity with Batch Production Records, SOPs, GMP, and CAPA processesERP/MRP fluency (D365) and project-tracking/reporting tools; BI tools a plusPreferred Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt+) and multi-site leadership experienceCannabis industry experience including METRC, BarTender, and QualityOne/Veeva Vault is a plusExperience standing up daily management systems and tiered metricsPackaging automation or equipment qualification experienceStrategic leadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunication and coachingLEAN/Continuous improvementOEE optimization5S and standardized work
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