Operations manager Jobs in Boulder, CO

Senior Operations Manager

Founded by husband-and-wife team Dave and Alana Malone in 2014, Green Dot Labs is Colorado's leading premium cannabis brand, celebrated for its pioneering approach to cannabis breeding and resin preservation. With a proprietary library of exclusive strains developed through the meticulous evaluation of thousands of phenotypes, GDL consistently sets the standard for innovation, flavor, and quality in cannabis. Green Dot Labs has cultivated a devoted following among cannabis connoisseurs for its commitment to crafting premium flower and concentrates that deliver exceptional multisensory experiences. Named Leafly's 2023 and 2024 Budtenders' Choice Best Flower Brand of Colorado, GDL is recognized for its advanced breeding methods and precision at every stage. According to BDSA, in 2024 Green Dot Labs was Colorado's #1 Selling Premium Brand, #1 Selling Independent Flower Brand, #1 Selling Concentrates Brand, #1 Selling Premium Pre-Roll Brand, #1 Selling Live Resin Brand, and the state's #1 Selling Live Resin Vape Brand as well. GDL's award-winning portfolioincluding premium Flower, Live Resin, and Live Rosin productsis available throughout Colorado. As the brand prepares to expand into Arizona in August 2025, it is poised to bring its expertise and groundbreaking offerings to new markets, further solidifying its leadership in the art and science of cannabis cultivation and extraction.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, strategic, and hands-on Senior Operations Manager to oversee all CPG production operations, including packaging, labeling, and the manufacturing of cartridges, dabs, pre-rolls, and flower. This role leads a dynamic and fast-paced team of 30+ employees and plays a critical role in preserving product integrity and brand reputation at the final stage before distribution. The successful candidate will have deep experience with production equipment and processes, a passion for operational excellence, compliance, and people development. As a key link between upstream biomass creation and downstream fulfillment and distribution, this position ensures that all products are packaged, labeled, and prepared with precision, consistency, accountability and compliance every time. The ideal candidate brings experience in food manufacturing, cannabis, or other highly regulated, process-driven environments, and is comfortable with equipment troubleshooting, process development, and leading teams through constant change and new product launches. This is a highly SOP-driven role in a company where everyone is accountable for quality and compliance, and where producing a high-end, premium product requires operational excellence, attention to detail, and strong leadership. This position will also work closely with our facilities teams to ensure optimal equipment performance, preventative maintenance planning, and safety protocols. The Senior Operations Manager is responsible for forecasting production, meeting or exceeding production targets, and reporting progress and results to leadership in an ongoing as well as periodic cadence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management

Oversee all operations beginning at the handoff from production through final packaging and labeling of finished goods

Monitor production status against changing sales forecasts and coordinate with planning teams to adjust output accordingly

Lead quality and compliance efforts to ensure readiness for OSHA, MED, and internal audits

Work closely with facilities and team members to ensure optimal equipment performance and facility upkeep

Review manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement

Track, manage, and report key performance metrics such as throughput, labor utilization, and yield

Act as the main communication link between production operations and cross-functions (R&D, compliance, facilities, HR and marketing)

Upstream teams for production readiness and throughput planning

Qualifications