Production Manager

Do you have powers and expertise critical to the success of Antidote?

Can you simultaneously motivate staff and create a fun and productive environment while maintaining GPP regulatory compliance?

Do you strive for continuous improvement and thrive on running a smooth operation?

As Antidote’s full-time Production Manager you play a critical role in our organization. You are responsible for hands-on leadership of up to 10 direct reports responsible for all aspects of the facility and production. You have expertise in building out and overseeing all activities within a manufacturing facility, to ensure GPP quality, compliant performance while meeting or exceeding business objectives in a cost-effective manner!

To truly excel in our efforts and foster a culture of compassion, Antidote requires a Production Manager who not only demonstrates leadership but also possesses exceptional communication skills. This includes the ability to guide and motivate individuals, creating an environment of honest and direct communication. This approach involves providing feedback and guidance in a way that is both kind and clear; striking a balance between being caring and challenging, ensuring that feedback is two ways creating an agile team of engaged employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve operational SOPs, including security and site access.
• Manage production workflows from the receipt of cannabis material to shipment, in compliance with regulations and SOPs.
• Secure and manage supply agreements, overseeing all aspects like grading, pricing, compliance, and payments.
• Create and adapt production schedules to meet sales forecasts and labor planning.
• Maintain accurate cannabis inventory levels and ensure timely procurement of packaging materials and supplies.
• Oversee equipment procurement, commissioning, and maintenance, supporting facility upkeep to comply with cannabis regulations.
• Lead the production team, providing training, guidance, and motivation.
• Conduct weekly reports on labor, production, inventory, and KPIs.
• Administer the Health and Safety Committee and manage communications with Worksafe BC.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on product format, packaging, and label design.

Qualifications:

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Life Sciences, or at least 5 years of relevant experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years leadership experience on a manufacturing floor.
• Proven success in regulated, process-driven industries, with a preference for backgrounds in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or food industries.
• Excellent communication skills, commitment to continuous and quality improvements, knowledge of secondary packaging systems, and experience in multi-product strategy management.

During an interview, we explore how you experience our organizational values: benevolence, perspective, service, radical inclusion and restoration; we’d like to hear about your own values and long-term ambitions.