At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Production Manager

Job Type: Full Time, Exempt

Who You Are:

You're an experienced production leader with a passion for operational excellence, quality control, and team development. You thrive in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and are skilled at managing people, processes, and production goals. You’re detail-oriented, proactive, and always looking for ways to optimize efficiency while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will oversee the daily operations of our cannabis production facility, ensuring the highest levels of quality, compliance per state and federal regulations, and efficiency.

What You'll Do:

Lead and supervise a team of production staff, providing training, coaching, and performance management. Manage and execute daily production schedules, ensuring all products meet quality and compliance standards. Oversee equipment operation, maintenance, and sanitation in accordance with cGMP and SOPs. Implement and maintain quality control processes, including analytical testing for consistency and compliance. Manage inventory, track materials, and ensure accurate reporting. Ensure adherence to all state and federal cannabis regulations. Develop and optimize production workflows to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Compliance, and Supply Chain, to support company goals.

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. 4+ years of experience in a lab, manufacturing, or production setting. Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring a large team. Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes, including experience with HPLC and GC analysis. Ability to create, document, and improve SOPs and training materials. Experience with inventory tracking systems (e.g., BioTrack, METRC). Strong problem-solving skills, ability to prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Commitment to upholding safety and compliance standards.

Even Better If:

 

You have experience working in the cannabis industry. You bring a strong background in process optimization and lean manufacturing principles. You are familiar with state cannabis regulations and compliance requirements.

 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is normal. Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is normal. The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of natural chemical fumes, herbal aromas, airborne particles, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee will have moderate exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is provided for employees to utilize

 

Connecticut Hiring Range$72,000—$80,000 USD

What We Offer:

Career Growth Opportunities Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision) Generous PTO and Parental Leave 401(K) Retirement Plan Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Community Involvement Initiatives Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations.  

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is the largest vertically integrated cannabis company in Europe with a unique supply and distribution network throughout the European market, bringing together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production.

Our corporate  is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility very seriously, from our educational outreach to national partnerships, state-wide initiatives, and local causes. Giving back to the communities where we operate is important to us and helps to change old attitudes by showing the positive impact of cannabis in creating jobs, changing lives, and helping local communities. 

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis. 

Our Values:

Lead and Inspire.   Commit to Win.   ONE Curaleaf.   Driven to Deliver Excellence.  

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

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