Production Manager - Manufacturing

$70,000.00 - $100,000.00 

Contact Information: Casey Ryan - casey.ryan@curiowellness.com,  

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The Manufacturing Production Manager oversees manufacturing for a specific line of products in the Manufacturing Production Department. This involves training and coaching Processing Operators and Packaging Associates, and oversight of department processes to ensure the team is meeting quality and productivity requirements.  

Please note:

This position involves working with plant material, which may include exposure to pollen, allergens, and other plant-related substances. 

We recommend that applicants with known plant allergies or sensitivities consult with a healthcare professional before applying for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures that established standards, including production, 5s, quantity, and quality are met.
• Takes direct action to correct deviations and report variances and exceptions.
• Ensures that all production operations fully comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Lean Practices
• Responsible for overseeing sanitation and implementing 5S principles.
• Participates in weekly audits.  Ensures corrective actions achieve the overall 5S goals.
• Effectively plans, monitors, and meets production schedules to ensure production volumes and output are in line with company and sales requirements
• Partner with the management team to establish and maintain quality control standards
• Participates in Lean Daily Management process and leads root cause analysis with teams to improve processes.
• Manage and ensure completion of batch records.
• Responsible for the department budgets and recommending capital requirements needed for current and future state production.
• Facilitates monthly inventory reviews and any adjustments needed for State Regulatory requirements as well as ERP (Acumatica) adjustments.
• Evaluate employee training to ensure all employees are trained on GMP, Personal Hygiene, and Manufacturing Standard Work
• Evaluates the performance and skills of personnel, providing feedback and training where needed, following Curio's best practices
• Creates and maintains standard work to improve quality and productivity.
• Creates Production Plans that outline all equipment and labor resources needed to facilitate the quality and timeliness of all manufacturing activities.
• Coach, trains, and develops employees using company policies and protocols
• Maintains a culture of professionalism and service 
• Ensures daily compliance with policies, but not limited to, state compliance, security protocols, access protocols, dress code, and work schedules 
• Complies with all HR policies, including confidentiality and non-disclosure 
• Evaluates and conducts the necessary training for employees and self
• Creating, managing, and supporting recognition and communication programs
• All other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3-5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with GMP and/or ISO certifications
• Experience working with formulations and batch/recipe production order development
• Trained in performance management and coaching
• Problem Solving Training/Skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                              

This person is accountable for managing others through a subordinate supervisor, including selection, recommending termination, performance appraisals, and professional development.

Education and Experience:                                                    

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 5 years of supervisory experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.  

Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods.  

Comfortable working in a secure, regulated environment.  

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Must be 21 years old. 

Maryland: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Maryland requirements which includes providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check. 

Missouri: As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check. 

Curio Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be 21 years old.

As a condition of employment, all Curio Wellness employees must comply with the State of Missouri requirements which include providing a copy of your fingerprints in the required format and consenting to an FBI Background Check.