General Manager

Full-time, Onsite

Peekskill, NY (2025), transition to Middletown, NY (Q1 2026)

Our client is a well-known cannabis brand across North America, recognized for setting the standard in cannabis manufacturing, product innovation, and customer experience. With operations rapidly expanding across multiple U.S. states, they are building out their best-in-class new manufacturing facility in New York City, designed to be a flagship for operational excellence, efficiency, and culture.

With an established reputation and a proven track record of growth, this company is committed to delivering premium products, fostering a collaborative workplace, and driving innovation as they scale nationwide.

About the Role

The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the NY facility, ensuring efficient manufacturing, distribution, and compliance with company standards. 

The General Manager is a key leader in executing company strategy, driving operational performance, and managing cross-functional teams.

This role involves managing budgets, optimizing processes, and ensuring that all departments meet their performance goals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and the ability to drive growth and efficiency across all aspects of the business.

MUST have 5+ years of experience as a General Manager or similar executive role in a high-growth manufacturing environment, ideally in a regulated environment.

IDEALLY hold Six Sigma Certification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and compliance.
• Plan, organize, and supervise all facility operations to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Take ownership of the facility's budget, including managing SG&A expenses.
• Lead department heads to ensure daily, monthly, and yearly goals are met or exceeded.
• Maximize team performance by identifying operational challenges and implementing effective solutions.
• Evaluate and review employee performance, providing feedback and opportunities for growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly department meetings to discuss company updates, risks, opportunities, and performance metrics.
• Manage and update facility operations systems to ensure accurate reporting and support decision-making.
• Develop and enforce SOPs and lean methodologies to improve operational efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Present regular updates to the Executive Team on the status of facility operations and progress toward business objectives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to drive market share growth and ensure seamless communication.
• Establish necessary staffing levels and ensure that open positions are filled in a timely manner with high-performing individuals.
• Ensure diligent and accurate reporting of daily transactions and key operational metrics.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional managers to ensure overall success of the operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proven experience overseeing operations at a single site.
• Experience managing multiple verticals within an operation, including production, logistics, and distribution.
• Experience managing 100+ direct and indirect reports.
• Expertise in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with supply chain planning, budgeting, and cost control.
• Thorough knowledge of Finance, HR, Procurement, and Operations management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to drive team motivation and development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Must be at least 21 years old, as required by state law.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as a General Manager or similar executive role in a manufacturing environment.
• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Emerald Lane Recruitment is committed to advancing equity and inclusion across the global cannabis industry. We proudly support our clients in building teams that reflect the full diversity of the communities they serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Note: At Emerald Lane Recruitment, we truly appreciate every application we receive. Due to the high volume of interest in our roles, our team will carefully review all submissions and contact candidates whose skills and experience align with the requirements of the position. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and respectful recruitment process that adheres to global HR best practices. If you don’t hear from us this time, please know that your application will be kept on file for future opportunities that may be a better fit. Thank you for considering a role with us!

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