Packaging Manager

Summary

Bud's Goods & Services is seeking a Packaging Manager at our facility in Linden, New Jersey. This role involves overseeing all aspects of packaging operations of the assigned shift, including pouching, pre-roll manufacturing, case packing, and label application. Key responsibilities include organizing schedules, planning production, achieving departmental goals, and maintaining compliance with laws and company standards. The position requires maintaining clean and safe workstations, providing regular training, driving staff recruitment and managing the team to achieve their performance. This role regularly audits in real-time all processes, materials, and label data. Effective communication through Teams channels, accurate timecard approval, and detailed reporting on shift performance are essential. The role also includes developing corrective action plans, driving productivity improvements, maintaining KPIs, and using sophisticated equipment.

Job Duties

• Responsible for the packaging operations of the facility including pouching, pre-roll manufacturing and packaging, case packing, and all associated label printing and application
• Organize weekly and daily work schedules for the packaging department
• Plan production schedules which include scheduling staff and all necessary parts and products required for each assembly
• Deliver on departmental goals related to production, reducing material waste, accurate record keeping, improved first pass quality, and maximizing labor productivity
• Ensure the packaging operations are in compliance with all local and state laws, as well as the Company's operational standards
• Ensure workstations and equipment throughout the packaging department are clean and organized
• Audit in real-time the processes, equipment efficiency, and label data, and direct solution for correcting errors
• Ensure a safe work environment by emphasizing safety training, safe actions, and providing proper PPE. The manager maintains training records and retrains when required by compliance standards.
• Responsible for the recruitment and hiring of the staff working your shift
• Provide employees with clear directions and expectations, then evaluate the performance and activity of team members during each assembly while providing appropriate feedback to maintain and improve output
• Provide regular hands-on coaching and training, both one-on-one and in groups, and provide regular follow-up to ensure the staff is aware of their roles and performance goals of the department.
• Post frequently to the department's Teams channels to communicate schedule, goals, output, program changes, and any other information that affects the site, department, and workday.
• Approve and submit employee timecards after confirming their accuracy
• Report on the performance of the shift which includes output as well as trends and variances discovered for every batch of cannabis inventory
• Develop and initiate corrective action plans for minimizing variances and waste as well as for achieving productivity improvements
• Proactively review the established processes, identify improvement opportunities, make recommendations, and lead change initiatives.
• Maintain packaging department KPIs; set and enforce quotas, quality control, and safety expectations for the packaging and labeling team
• Serve as a leader and champion of Bud's values in the Packaging operations
• Learn and operate software used for the company's Manufacturing Execution Systems

Skills & Attributes

Experience and Education

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