Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.
At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.
As the Production Manager, you will oversee the production teams and activities, keep accurate records of production levels and provide solutions to incidents that could impact production. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative and forward- thinking.
This position is based out of Stayner, Ontario
What you’ll be doing:
Providing leadership, coaching and mentoring to a team of supervisors and team leaders across a 2-shift operation
Oversee daily production activities to meet output, quality, and delivery targets.
Manage production schedules, ensuring orders are completed on-time and in-full each day
Monitor workflow, capacity, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and open communication
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies
Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain product standards and reduce defects
Support investigations and problem solving to address and prevent issues in production
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and streamline processes
Implement Lean, 5S, and other improvement methodologies to improve efficiencies and reduce waste
Support robust training practices and develop programs to reduce turnover and increase retention
Track and analyze KPIs to drive data‑based decision‑making
Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and minimal downtime
Coordinate with Engineering for process improvements, new equipment installations and new product launches
Budget responsibilities for entire production department, including managing expenses and direct labour utilization
Work closely with Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and HR to support plant goals.
Communicate production status, challenges, and progress to senior leadership
Prepare and present daily production metrics and monthly production results
Promote a safe working environment through training, audits, and corrective actions
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and problem solving in production
Support production teams in achieving their objectives and daily production metrics, including work order closure and batch record management
Ensure enforcement of Customer Specific Requirements and compliance with all governmental regulations
Adhere to all Cronos Group and departmental procedures as required
Address performance, attendance or interpersonal issues quickly and thoroughly
Perform, direct and/or carry out any reasonable assignments required by Management.
Your Environment: (for production specific roles only)
Required to work overtime as needed
Range of temperatures, depending on product requirements
Lifting up to 15- 20 lbs
Standing & walking for long periods of time
You’ll need to have:
7-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in a technical or business field
Strong understanding of quality management systems, Microsoft Office, training, ERP systems (SAP preferred), Lean/5S culture with demonstrated history of improvements
Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and analytical abilities
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to build and inspire teams, coach, mentor and develop supervisors and excellent collaboration skills for cross-departmental relationship building
Able to supply acceptable Criminal Record Check
Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000 (Stayner, Ontario*) per year
The actual compensation offered will be based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, applicable market data, internal equity, and business needs, and may vary within the stated range. This role may be eligible for bonus, incentive compensation, or other variable pay in accordance with applicable company plans.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.
