Assistant Production ManagerNirvana Center Dispensaries • Tempe, AZ, USA

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Assistant Production Manager

Nirvana Center Dispensaries • Tempe, AZ, USA

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Lead Cannabis Operations as an Assistant Production Manager at Nirvana Cannabis

At Nirvana Cannabis, we're a family owned and operated company dedicated to excellence, compliance, and innovation in the cannabis industry. We're looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Production Manager to support our Wholesale HUB and help oversee daily cannabis production operations. This leadership role bridges hands-on production with team development and process improvement, ensuring that every product meets our high standards of quality, consistency, and compliance.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading others, and wants to help shape the future of cannabis manufacturing.

What You'll Do As the Assistant Production Manager, you'll help lead production operations from start to finish-ensuring smooth workflows, effective communication, and consistent quality. You'll :

Supervise and support production supervisors and technicians, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
Oversee daily production activities including processing, packaging, and labeling, ensuring products meet all company and state standards.
Collaborate with management to plan production schedules, optimize workflows, and identify process improvements.
Enforce quality control procedures and conduct regular inspections to ensure product integrity and compliance.
Assist in managing production-related inventory, reconciling discrepancies, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Work closely with Quality Assurance, Compliance, and Post-Harvest teams to maintain consistency and efficiency.
Communicate effectively with leadership, providing updates on output, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Mentor team members, facilitate training, and encourage professional development across production departments.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production environment that reflects company standards and state regulations.

What We're Looking For We're seeking a strong leader with the ability to balance daily operations with long-term improvement. You'll be a great fit if you're :

Organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills.

Experienced in cannabis production, packaging, or manufacturing operations.

Skilled at motivating teams and maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptable to shifting priorities and able to troubleshoot challenges quickly.

Knowledgeable of compliance requirements and quality assurance processes.

Proficient with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Gmail) on Windows-based systems.

Familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety protocols in production environments.

What You'll Need

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, business administration, or a related field preferred.

3–4 years of experience in cannabis production, manufacturing, or packaging, with previous management experience required.

Strong understanding of cannabis compliance, quality control, and production workflows.

Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in environments with exposure to machinery, cleaning agents, or airborne particles.

Must meet all state requirements for cannabis industry employment.

Minimum of 45 onsite hours per week required, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.

Why Nirvana Cannabis? At Nirvana Cannabis, we take pride in being family owned and operated-where individuality, collaboration, and growth are valued every day. We believe in developing our people into the next generation of cannabis industry leaders. You'll join a passionate team that thrives on innovation, accountability, and delivering premium-quality products to our customers.

If you're ready to take your production leadership skills to the next level and make a lasting impact in the cannabis industry, apply today to join us as an Assistant Production Manager.

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