Packaging Operations Manager

Position Summary:LEEF is looking to hire a Packaging Operations Manager to take complete ownership of our co-packing and white-label department. This individual will be based in Willits, California, and will be responsible for managing a team to consistently meet production deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality. The ideal candidate must have proven experience in co-packing or white-label operations, fluency in Spanish, and the leadership skills to optimize workflows and solve challenges that impact productivity.Key Responsibilities:•                              Lead and manage all co-pack/white-label operations, ensuring timely delivery of orders and adherence to quality standards.•                              Take full accountability for the department’s performance, driving team productivity and maintaining efficiency in all aspects of the operation.•                              Identify obstacles that could delay production, propose solutions, and implement corrective measures to stay on track.•                              Collaborate with internal teams (supply chain, logistics, and quality assurance) to ensure smooth operational flow and schedule adherence.•                              Provide hands-on leadership to the team, managing performance, mentoring staff, and fostering a results-driven culture.•                              Monitor KPIs and performance metrics to continually improve department efficiency and output.•                              Ensure all operations meet regulatory requirements, particularly those related to the cannabis industry.•                              Interface with clients to confirm product specifications and ensure expectations are met or exceeded.•                              Ensure lab testing schedules and proper testing labs per project•                              Prepare and coordinate all distributor shipments•                              Responsible for overseeing BOMs (Ensure all supplies are accounted for prior to production date)•                              Manage inventory levels and communicate with the consumables clerk•                              Manage a team of 40+•                              Oversee the ERP and batch records•                              Must be fluent in Spanish, with the ability to manage bilingual teams effectively.Qualifications:•                              A minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience managing co-packing or white-label operations, ideally within the cannabis, food, or beverage industries.•                              Strong leadership skills, with a track record of successfully managing teams to meet or exceed production goals.•                              Ability to quickly assess and resolve operational challenges while keeping production on track.•                              Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.•                              Exceptional communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.•                              Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies is preferred.