The Collective · 21 hours ago
Post Harvest and Packaging Manager- Brix Cannabis
New Britain, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelThe Collective is a leader in Connecticut’s cannabis industry, dedicated to producing premium cannabis products. They are seeking a Post Harvest and Packaging Manager to oversee all post harvest processing and packaging operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining high-quality standards.
Alternative Medicine
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain trimming, curing, sorting, and packaging standards using Brix Cannabis equipment and methodologies
Ensure consistent product quality across all flower and finished product categories
Oversee production and packaging of pre rolls, pre packaged flower, and other finished goods
Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules
Monitor yields, throughput, labor efficiency, and quality metrics
Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for post harvest and packaging operations
Train staff on SOP adherence, safety standards, and best practices
Continuously evaluate and improve operational procedures
Evaluate post harvest and packaging equipment to improve efficiency and workflow performance
Assist in selection, implementation, and validation of new equipment and automation technologies
Supervise Post Harvest and Packaging Technicians
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring department staff in collaboration with Human Resources and leadership
Provide onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management
Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence
Analyze and optimize post harvest and packaging workflows to improve throughput and reduce waste
Collaborate with Brix Management to maintain production alignment and operational efficiency
Ensure all post harvest and packaging operations comply with Connecticut cannabis regulations and Brix internal compliance standards
Maintain accurate production, batch, and inventory records
Enforce sanitation, contamination prevention, and biosecurity protocols
Support product stability, storage integrity, and quality assurance programs
Qualification
Required
Previous supervisory or management experience in cannabis, manufacturing, agriculture, or a related production environment required
Strong understanding of cannabis post harvest processes including drying, curing, trimming, and packaging operations
Experience developing SOPs, production workflows, and quality control programs required
Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and relevant operational and inventory management systems required
Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
Ability to analyze production data and implement process improvements
Ability to pass state required background screening
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast paced production environment
Ability to meet physical job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Experience interviewing, hiring, and developing production staff preferred
Working knowledge of Connecticut cannabis regulations preferred
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred
Company
The Collective
At The Collective we believe there is a different way to build a successful cannabis company.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase