Cannabis Beverage Production Manager - Groundworks Industries

Job Title: Beverage Production Manager

Location: Portland, Oregon

Company: Groundworks Industries

Reports To: Senior Operations Manager

This role is full time and 100% on site

About Us: Groundworks Industries is a vertically integrated cannabis company based in Oregon, focused on producing high-quality cannabis products. We are seeking a highly motivated Beverage Production Manager to oversee our growing line of cannabis beverages, ensuring efficient production, quality control, and compliance with industry standards.

Position Overview: The Beverage Production Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end production of cannabis beverages, from overseeing production schedules to ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing a team, coordinating with multiple departments, maintaining equipment, and managing supply chains to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in beverage manufacturing, an understanding of cannabis regulations, and experience in quality assurance and production management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production Oversight: Manage daily production operations to ensure the timely and efficient manufacture of cannabis-infused beverages, adhering to production schedules and goals.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure all products meet company and regulatory standards. Work closely with the QA team to ensure product consistency.
• Testing & Compliance: Ensure that all products undergo necessary testing to meet state and company safety regulations. Maintain compliance with cannabis industry regulations (OLCC, METRC).
• Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and repair of production equipment to minimize downtime and optimize production efficiency.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Management: Monitor raw material levels, manage supplier relationships, and ensure that all necessary ingredients, packaging, and supplies are available to meet production demands.
• Team Management: Lead and manage a team of production staff, including training, performance evaluations, and scheduling.
• Process Optimization: Continuously analyze production processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production facility in compliance with OSHA and food safety standards. Conduct regular safety audits and training sessions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, inventory levels, and quality metrics to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience in beverage production.
• 5+ years of experience in beverage manufacturing, ideally in a regulated industry (e.g., food, beverage, cannabis).
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance protocols, testing, and compliance within the cannabis or beverage industry.
• Experience with production equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations, including METRC and OLCC requirements, is a plus.
• Proficiency with inventory and production management software.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Paid time off
• Employee discount on company products.
• Opportunities for growth within a fast-growing company.