Director, Production Optimization
Core
Lead packaging operations and LEAN implementation across a multi-site manufacturing network to drive throughput, yield, and quality for finished goods and flower products.
Role type
Senior Director, Operations & Continuous Improvement
Builds
Packaging execution, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives for a cannabis/greenhouse manufacturing network.
Domain
Manufacturing / Cannabis / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Packaging operations management, LEAN/continuous improvement, production scheduling, quality compliance (GMP/BPR), team leadership, ERP/MRP fluency
Preferred skills
Six Sigma certification, multi-state regulatory knowledge
Technologies
D365, Smartsheet, THCVault, Zipline, Teams
Responsibilities
Own finished good packaging execution and flower packaging standards across all sites; Lead network-wide LEAN deployment including value-stream mapping and kaizen events; Align packaging capacity and staffing with master production schedules; Ensure adherence to GMP, SOPs, and label accuracy; Lead and develop the packaging leadership team.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
