Cannabis Operations & Production Planning Manager

Cannabis Operations & Production Planning Manager Job Overview We are looking for an exceptionally organized, proactive, analytical, and self-directed operations leader to manage both the production floor and the systems behind it . This is not a position for someone who waits to be told what needs to be done. The right person will take ownership of the weekly operating plan, stay several steps ahead of production needs, keep multiple departments coordinated, maintain accurate data and documentation, identify problems early, and follow issues through to completion. You will be responsible for converting harvest forecasts, inventory, labor availability, production capacity, and weekly order requirements into a clear and executable operating plan across: Cultivation – Flower & Veg Harvest Buck / Post-Harvest Trim Grading Pack-Out / Finished Goods You will also own the operational systems that support those departments, including inventory, purchasing, labor analysis, production reporting, compliance documentation, SOPs, quality control, and process improvement. This position requires someone who can comfortably move between people, production, spreadsheets, deadlines, and problem-solving throughout the day. The Person We Need Being highly organized and self-motivated is a core requirement of this position , not simply a preferred personality trait. The right candidate: Creates structure without needing someone else to create it for them. Plans ahead instead of reacting to preventable problems. Prioritizes effectively when many things are happening at once. Uses calendars, schedules, trackers, task systems, and follow-up processes consistently. Notices missing information, incomplete tasks, inventory shortages, scheduling conflicts, and operational risks before they become emergencies. Follows assignments and issues through to completion without repeated reminders. Communicates early when something may affect production, quality, staffing, inventory, or deadlines. Can independently determine what needs attention next. Works with urgency while maintaining accuracy. Keeps data, documents, workspaces, schedules, and operational systems organized. Is comfortable being accountable for deadlines and measurable results. If you perform best when you are given detailed daily direction or frequent reminders about priorities and follow-up, this is likely not the right position for you . Key Responsibilities 1. Production Planning, Forecasting & Weekly Execution Own the production plan from cultivation through finished goods. Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts, production forecasts, and capacity plans. Translate forecasted harvest volumes, inventory requirements, labor availability, and order demand into clear weekly and daily production schedules. Maintain production timelines from harvest calendar through post-harvest, trim, grading, and pack-out. Ensure weekly production plans support on-time, in-full order fulfillment. Establish daily and weekly priorities for each operational department. Coordinate pack-out priorities and shipment readiness. Monitor progress against the plan throughout the week and make adjustments when yields, staffing, quality holds, equipment downtime, inventory, or priorities change. Identify bottlenecks before they disrupt downstream departments. Lead cross-department production meetings and ensure action items are completed. Confirm departments have the labor, tools, materials, labels, documentation, and other inputs needed before work begins. The expectation is not simply to create a schedule—it is to actively manage execution against that schedule . 2. Department Oversight Cultivation – Flower & Veg Coordinate schedules with the harvest calendar, forecasted demand, labor capacity, and downstream production needs. Monitor readiness for upcoming harvests and communicate changes that may affect post-harvest production. Ensure appropriate staffing, materials, tools, and operational input…

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