Processing- Production Manager - WPG

Who we are

Organigram Global is a leading Canadian licensed producer shaping the future of cannabis through innovation, operational excellence, and a growing international presence. Founded in 2013 as a medical cannabis provider, we have evolved into one of Canada’s most trusted names in the adult-use recreational market, home to some of the country’s top-performing brands including SHRED, Boxhot, Big Bag o’ Buds, Edison, Monjour, Debunk, Rizzlers, and Trailblazer.

Our operations span four provinces, purpose-built to lead across multiple product formats:

• Moncton, New Brunswick: Centre of excellence for indoor cannabis cultivation, R&D, and advanced automation.
• Lac-Supérieur, Quebec: Focused on premium flower and traditional hash production.
• Winnipeg, Manitoba: Highly automated facility dedicated to edibles and beverage manufacturing.
• Aylmer, Ontario: Specializes in infused pre-roll production and automated vape filling.
• London, Ontario: Strategic hub for packaging and distribution across all product lines.

Location : Winnipeg

Status: Permanent, Full Time

Reports to: Plant Manager

Processing - Production Manager

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and improving day to day operational activities within the Processing department, including gummies, beverages and shot production, while ensuring efficiency, quality safety compliance and cost effectiveness.
This role translates business strategy into operational execution by leading teams, optimizing processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring production targets and performance expectations are consistently achieved.

The key competencies required for this dynamic role include strong leadership skills, an ability to develop effective leadership skills within direct reports, strong analytical and technical skills, a desire to exceed company goals and an emphasis on continuous improvement. The function requires a collaborative problem solver, team player, and an effective communicator.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of processing and production operations for beverages, shots, and gummies, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution
• Own and monitor key production KPIs (throughput, yield, labour efficiency, downtime, waste, schedule adherence)to drive performance across all product lines
• Champion a quality and safety first culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, SOPs, GMPs, and company standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance labour productivity and cost control across beverage, shot, and gummy production
• Lead and develop production leaders and frontline teams through coaching, performance management, training, cross training, and ongoing feedback
• Lead performance management activities including coaching, development planning, and cross training, and ongoing feedback for supervisors and frontline leaders
• Maintain cross functional collaboration, working closely with Inventory Control, Warehouse and Logistics, Planning, Maintenance, QA, P&C, Regulatory, and R&D teams to ensure operational alignment
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes to support teams and troubleshoot operational issues on the floor
• Proactively identify and escalate operational, quality, or capacity risks that may impact timelines, product quality, or business objectives
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of leadership experience in a fastpaced manufacturing environment, preferably within regulated industries such as cannabis, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate highperforming teams while fostering accountability and engagement
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, quality management systems, and inventory management systems (ERP);
• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams.

Thank you for your interest in Organigram.

Organigram is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss any accommodation needs required throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please email us at ... with the job posting title, your name and contact information, and your preferred method of contact.

Please note that we may use AI tools to assist with the recruitment process; however, every candidate will be reviewed by a member of our recruitment team to ensure fair and individualized consideration.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.