Director of Manufacturing-Cannabis Operations
Shangrila Dispensaries, Waterbury, CT, United States
About Shangri-La
Shangri-La is a multi-state cannabis company focused on building structured, compliant, high-performing operations across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing. We don't operate reactively. We build systems that scale. As our manufacturing footprint grows, we need a leader who can bring consistency, discipline, and operational excellence to everything we produce. About the Role
The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations, ensuring product is produced efficiently, compliantly, and at a consistently high standard. This role is both strategic and hands-on-you will build processes, lead teams, optimize production, and ensure every product meets quality and regulatory expectations. You will partner closely with Compliance, Inventory, Wholesale, and Leadership to ensure manufacturing supports the broader business—not slows it down. What You'll Own
Operational Leadership
Oversee all day-to-day manufacturing operations across facilities Build and enforce structured production processes and workflows Ensure output aligns with demand, timelines, and business goals Drive accountability across teams and leadership within manufacturing Process Development & Optimization
Identify inefficiencies and build scalable systems to improve output and consistency Standardize SOPs across all manufacturing functions Implement process improvements that increase speed without sacrificing quality Establish KPIs and performance tracking across production lines Quality & Compliance
Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements Partner with Compliance to maintain audit readiness at all times Build systems that prevent errors—not just react to them Oversee documentation, batch tracking, and reporting accuracy Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing managers and teams Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and consistency Ensure proper staffing, training, and performance management Set clear expectations and hold teams to a high standard Production Planning & Inventory Alignment
Align manufacturing schedules with inventory needs and sales forecasts Partner with Inventory and Wholesale to ensure product availability Prevent overproduction, shortages, and inefficiencies Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Retail, Wholesale, Compliance, and Leadership teams Ensure manufacturing supports launches, promotions, and growth initiatives Act as the bridge between production and business strategy Who You Are
You are a builder—you create structure where there isn't any You are direct, accountable, and results-driven You don\'t accept "that\'s how we\'ve always done it" You think in systems, not just tasks You can lead teams while also getting into the details You operate with a high level of ownership and urgency What You Bring
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience Experience managing production teams and processes at scale Strong understanding of operational workflows, KPIs, and process improvement Experience in cannabis, CPG, food production, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performance Strong communication and organizational skills What Success Looks Like
Production is consistent, efficient, and aligned with demand Quality issues are minimized through strong systems and oversight Teams are accountable, trained, and operating at a high level Compliance issues are prevented—not reacted to Manufacturing becomes a strength of the business, not a bottleneck
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Shangri-La is a multi-state cannabis company focused on building structured, compliant, high-performing operations across retail, cultivation, and manufacturing. We don't operate reactively. We build systems that scale. As our manufacturing footprint grows, we need a leader who can bring consistency, discipline, and operational excellence to everything we produce. About the Role
The Director of Manufacturing is responsible for overseeing all manufacturing operations, ensuring product is produced efficiently, compliantly, and at a consistently high standard. This role is both strategic and hands-on-you will build processes, lead teams, optimize production, and ensure every product meets quality and regulatory expectations. You will partner closely with Compliance, Inventory, Wholesale, and Leadership to ensure manufacturing supports the broader business—not slows it down. What You'll Own
Operational Leadership
Oversee all day-to-day manufacturing operations across facilities Build and enforce structured production processes and workflows Ensure output aligns with demand, timelines, and business goals Drive accountability across teams and leadership within manufacturing Process Development & Optimization
Identify inefficiencies and build scalable systems to improve output and consistency Standardize SOPs across all manufacturing functions Implement process improvements that increase speed without sacrificing quality Establish KPIs and performance tracking across production lines Quality & Compliance
Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and regulatory requirements Partner with Compliance to maintain audit readiness at all times Build systems that prevent errors—not just react to them Oversee documentation, batch tracking, and reporting accuracy Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing managers and teams Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and consistency Ensure proper staffing, training, and performance management Set clear expectations and hold teams to a high standard Production Planning & Inventory Alignment
Align manufacturing schedules with inventory needs and sales forecasts Partner with Inventory and Wholesale to ensure product availability Prevent overproduction, shortages, and inefficiencies Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Retail, Wholesale, Compliance, and Leadership teams Ensure manufacturing supports launches, promotions, and growth initiatives Act as the bridge between production and business strategy Who You Are
You are a builder—you create structure where there isn't any You are direct, accountable, and results-driven You don\'t accept "that\'s how we\'ve always done it" You think in systems, not just tasks You can lead teams while also getting into the details You operate with a high level of ownership and urgency What You Bring
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience Experience managing production teams and processes at scale Strong understanding of operational workflows, KPIs, and process improvement Experience in cannabis, CPG, food production, or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred Proven ability to lead teams, drive accountability, and improve performance Strong communication and organizational skills What Success Looks Like
Production is consistent, efficient, and aligned with demand Quality issues are minimized through strong systems and oversight Teams are accountable, trained, and operating at a high level Compliance issues are prevented—not reacted to Manufacturing becomes a strength of the business, not a bottleneck
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