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The role is accountable for how finished products are packaged - efficiently, compliantly, and to specification - and for driving the continuous-improvement discipline that raises throughput, yield, and quality at every site. \nBeyond packaging and process improvement, the role carries responsibility for production-scheduling alignment and packaging quality outcomes, making it a hub for cross-functional execution. 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Partners with the Primary Production Scheduler to build capabilities, standardization, and reliable, executable plans across sites. \nAlign packaging capacity and staffing to the master production schedule and demand signals from S&OP so the schedule is realistic and achievable. \nSupport MRP/ROP readiness and schedule-lock discipline across the 30/60/90-day planning horizon, reinforcing that materials and capacity are confirmed before commitment. \nPartner with site schedulers and planning to sequence packaging runs for minimal changeover and maximum flow, improving weeks-of-supply (WoS) performance. \nSurface and resolve scheduling conflicts across production, packaging, and fulfillment before they become service or compliance risks. \nPartner with the Data team to define the data requirements and build the reports and dashboards that give schedulers clear visibility into materials, capacity, and demand. \nQuality at the Source Collaboration \nCollaborate on driving quality at the source in production in support to quality teams priorities \nEnsure adherence to Batch Production Records (BPR), SOPs, and Good Manufacturing Practices across packaging operations. \nUse quality data from THCVault to identify recurring defects and drive corrective and preventive action through the improvement pipeline. \nOwn the label-printing function for packaging - printer fleet uptime, print quality, and label accuracy driven through - ensuring correct, legible, compliant labels and preventing mislabel events. \nCollaborate with the Compliance function on regulatory requirements affecting packaging - METRC accuracy, DOH, and state-specific labeling rules - owning quality execution while Compliance owns the regulatory determination. \nCross-Functional Project Leadership \nPartner closely with the Project Specialist, Production to track projects, maintain a single source of truth for initiative status, and drive execution across the packaging and process-improvement portfolio. \nMaintain project visibility and cadence through tools such as Smartsheet, keeping owners, milestones, risks, and dependencies current and communicated. \nTranslate operations priorities into scoped, sequenced projects with clear success metrics, and hold the line on follow-through to sustained results. \nCommunicate progress and change to the field through standard channels (Zipline, Teams, Email) so sites stay informed and aligned. \nLeadership & Team Development \nLead and develop the packaging leadership team and process-improvement resources, setting clear expectations and building capability. \nModel GTI’s operating principles and foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across a multi-site team. \nPerform other duties as assigned. \nQualifications \nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field - or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience. \nManufacturing experience: 4+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, with demonstrated ownership of packaging and/or high-volume production. \n Continuous improvement: Proven track record leading LEAN / continuous-improvement transformations with quantified, sustained results (OEE, changeover, scrap, throughput). \nPlanning fluency: Working knowledge of production scheduling, MRP/MPS, and S&OP in a regulated or high-mix manufacturing environment. \nQuality orientation: Familiarity with Batch Production Records, SOPs, GMP, and CAPA processes. \n Systems: Fluency with ERP/MRP (D365) and project-tracking tool; reporting and BI tools a plus. \nPreferred Qualifications \nLEAN / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher). \nMulti-state or multi-site manufacturing leadership experience. \nCannabis industry experience, including METRC, BarTender, and QualityOne / Veeva Vault. \nExperience standing up daily management systems and tiered metrics. \nPackaging automation or equipment-qualification experience. \nAdditional Requirements \nMust pass any and all required background checks \nMust be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry \nMust possess valid driver’s license \nMust be a minimum of 21 years of age \nMust be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry\nThe pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. 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