Production Manager

Fernway Garden State LLC - Lawnside, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Lawnside, NJ

About the position

The Production Manager at Fernway Garden State LLC is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operations at the Lawnside, NJ facility. This role involves managing a team of approximately 16 employees, ensuring compliance with production processes, and maintaining high-quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to creating a safe and efficient workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage production team employees, including hiring, training, and development.
• Oversee the execution of the production plan.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are followed by production team members.
• Run regular meetings including employee check-ins and reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure that products are available for sales.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly plans and communicate plans to team for execution.
• Work with Inventory Specialist and Ops Support Manager to ensure materials are available and prepared to fulfill production demand.
• Manage cannabis waste and QC disposal.
• Communicate stock-outs, new releases, shortages, etc. to stakeholders (sales, corporate staff, leadership, etc.).
• Work with QA team to collect production data and conduct analysis to identify areas of improvement.
• Ensure the site is maintaining compliance with local and CRC regulations.
• Prepare reports on metrics and other departmental KPIs.
• Manage scheduling and resource allocation for the department.

Requirements

• 21+ years old (regulatory requirement)
• 1-3+ years of experience in a management or supervisory role
• 3+ years Cannabis experience
• Ability to meet all cannabis regulatory requirements
• Ability to physically maintain consistent and repetitive manual work, with lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional overtime shifts or weekends
• Proven ability to meet production goals within an established timeline
• Knowledge of Metrc, Acumatica, or other tracking software
• Strong production and manufacturing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong desire to produce a high-quality product
• Dependable, professional and confident, with regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Happy hour
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance