Production Operations Manager

The Production Operations Manager is a senior, hands-on leader responsible for ensuring the effective, compliant, and efficient operation of all production activities for Justice Grown NJ.

This role combines strategic oversight with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, ensuring that production runs smoothly day-to-day while also driving long-term process improvements. The Production Operations Manager works closely with cross-functional teams to align production with company goals, maintain compliance with the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC), and deliver consistent, high-quality products.

What You'll Do:

· Ensure departmental goals are consistently met by aligning production objectives with company priorities, driving accountability at every level of leadership.

· Lead with a hands-on approach, engaging directly with production processes and supporting team members as needed to meet goals.

· Develop and implement strategies to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and increase scalability, ensuring consistent execution across the department.

· Establish and track KPIs that measure both team performance and leadership effectiveness, with a focus on compliance, efficiency, safety, and quality.

· Manage departmental budgets and resource planning to ensure cost-effective operations and accurate forecasting.

· Partner cross-functionally with cultivation, retail, quality, and distribution teams to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of production priorities.

· Oversee regulatory compliance, audits, and inspections under New Jersey CRC requirements, ensuring adherence across all production processes.

· Drive innovation through new technologies, equipment, and best practices, ensuring adoption and sustainability across the department.

· Provide senior-level reporting to operations leadership on departmental performance, risks, and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement through both leadership and hands-on engagement.

· Act as the key point of contact for production decisions, vendor coordination, and leadership reporting.

· Other responsibilities as needed to meet goals.

What You'll Bring:

· Bachelor’s Degree and 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Meet requirements to pass NJ cannabis affiliation

· Ability to maintain product accurately and efficiently

· Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining focus on accuracy and attention to detail

· Ability to take direction and complete daily tasks with minimal supervision

· Ability to maintain high standards in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment

· High level of organization, patience and flexibility

· A valid driver's license is required

· Willing to focus on repetitive work for long periods of time

· Familiarity with cannabis production equipment, processes, and compliance requirements.

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Proficiency in seed-to-sale tracking systems (e.g., METRC) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

Eligible full-time team members enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and employee discounts.

EOE

Justice Grown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic