Extraction Manager

The Extraction Manager oversees solventless extraction, concentrate production, concentrate and cartridge packaging, and infused material management. This role coordinates with Supply Chain to align production schedules, inventory, and material availability with established production orders and company priorities. The Extraction Manager is responsible for personnel, quality control, production efficiency, and timely execution of production orders while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily solventless extraction operations, including bubble hash production, rosin pressing, freeze-drying, and associated post-processing activities.

• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain extraction and processing equipment as necessary.

• Monitor extraction yields, production efficiency, material utilization, and product quality.

• Establish and maintain standardized production procedures to ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to improve extraction processes, reduce material waste, increase throughput, and optimize labor utilization.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance, cleaning schedules, and preventative maintenance activities to minimize production downtime.

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive production schedules for all concentrate-related operations, including extraction, post-processing, cartridge filling, concentrate packaging, and infused material preparation.

• Coordinate production priorities based on inventory availability, product demand, staffing levels, equipment capacity, and operational deadlines.

• Coordinate with Supply Chain to review production orders, confirm production requirements, and ensure the availability of materials needed to fulfill those orders.

• Establish production targets and monitor progress to ensure timely completion of manufacturing and packaging activities.

• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials across production departments to maximize efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.

• Communicate production schedules, priorities, and changes to relevant departments and leadership.

• Forecast raw material requirements and coordinate inventory availability to support continuous production.

• Track production output, labor utilization, and operational performance to identify opportunities for process improvement.

• Monitor packaging material inventory and coordinate replenishment to prevent production interruptions.

• Evaluate packaging efficiency, labor requirements, equipment performance, and material waste.

• Maintain accurate production and inventory records for all packaged concentrate and cartridge products.

Infused Material Management

• Oversee the preparation, allocation, tracking, and distribution of concentrate materials designated for infused product manufacturing.

• Coordinate with downstream production departments to ensure timely availability of infused materials for products such as infused pre-rolls, moon rocks, and other concentrate-infused products.

• Maintain accurate records of raw materials, work-in-progress inventory, finished products, and production by-products within internal inventory systems and METRC.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency requirements and company policies.

• Monitor changes to state and local cannabis regulations and implement necessary operational adjustments.

Personnel and Operational Leadership

• Supervise, train, and direct personnel involved in extraction, concentrate packaging, cartridge production, and associated manufacturing activities.

• Monitor employee productivity, work quality, and adherence to established procedures.

• Coordinate staffing requirements and labor allocation to meet production demands.

• Maintain employee scheduling and timekeeping records as required.

• Promote a safe, organized, efficient, and collaborative production environment.

• Communicate operational performance, production challenges, and improvement opportunities to senior leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

1+ year of experience in a leadership role

1+ year of experience in solventless processing

Working Conditions

Working in a secure facility: Lume Cannabis cultivation and processing has strict security measures in place to prevent theft or diversion of cannabis products. This may include cameras, security personnel, and secure entrances and exits.

Work will be performed in a clean and well-ventilated environment. A clean environment will be maintained to prevent contamination of the product.

Lume Cannabis has strict safety protocols in place to prevent injury. This includes wearing protective gear such as gloves, masks, and goggles, as well as following proper handling procedures for equipment and chemicals.

Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds independently.

Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds with assistance or mechanical aids.

Frequent bending and stooping to handle items, with the ability to push/pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.