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Job Description

Production Manager – Cannabis Operations (Garment District, NYC)

Full-time | On-site | Growth-Oriented | Women-Led Cannabis Brand

About Company

We don’t just make cannabis products, we pioneer plant-powered wellness with a fierce commitment to purity, innovation, and purpose. Based in the heart of New York City, our women-led team has built a brand rooted in integrity and intention. From cutting-edge vape technology to clean gummy formulations, every item we craft reflects our belief that cannabis can elevate body, mind, and community.

As we expand, we’re seeking someone who shares our drive, curiosity, and collaborative spirit. If you want to shape the future of a growing cannabis brand from the inside out, this is your moment.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Production Manager to support and strengthen our operational backbone in the Garment District. You’ll be the right hand to our Lab Director and the heartbeat of day-to-day activity, keeping production running smoothly, supporting quality control, and helping lead a team that believes in doing things the right way, every time.

This role is about more than keeping the lights on. It’s about stepping up, taking ownership, and positioning yourself as the future leader of additional lab operations as the company scales. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and sees every task as an opportunity to grow.

What Makes a Great Fit

- Builder’s Mindset: You’re not just here to follow protocols. You want to understand them, improve them, and help design what comes next.

- Natural Collaborator: You get energy from being part of a team that shares wins and lifts each other up.

- Multi-Hat Mentality: You’re just as comfortable checking inventory as you are helping refine a SOP or mentoring a new hire.

- Operational Curiosity: You might not have formal cannabis lab experience, but you’re excited to dive deep into the science and process of making great products.

- Driven by Purpose: You care about the plant, the people, and the positive impact of your work.

Responsibilities

- Operate and monitor equipment used for cannabis product formulation

- Accurately measure, mix, and handle raw materials, concentrates, and other inputs

- Maintain lab cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols

- Perform routine quality checks on in-process and finished products

- Track inventory of materials, packaging, and equipment; assist with receiving and stocking

- Complete documentation and logs required for compliance and internal process tracking

- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and escalate when necessary

- Follow SOPs precisely while also flagging opportunities for process improvements

- Coordinate daily production runs in collaboration with the Lab Director and other departments

Physical Requirements

- Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking are required throughout the work shift.

- Frequent use of hands, fingers, and upper and lower extremities to operate equipment, handle materials, and perform repetitive production tasks.

- Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, position, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to bend, stoop, reach, kneel, and work in a production/laboratory environment while following all safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications

- Experience in a production, lab, or operations role – cannabis experience is a plus but not required

- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills

- Enthusiasm for learning the nuances of cannabis extraction, formulation, and product development

- NYC-based or able to reliably commute to the Garment District (this is not a remote role)

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 (based on experience), with significant room for performance-based bonuses and promotions

- Health Insurance: Either health insurance or HSA contributions are available after 6 months

- PTO: 10 days paid vacation + sick days and holidays

- Monthly Product Perks