Assistant Manager, Post Harvest

Do you have passion for what you do? Are you self-motivated, results-driven and like working in a collaborative and team environment? Do you want to learn and grow with Purplefarm Genetics as we learn and grow with you? Then we have a position for you! Purplefarm Genetics is one of Canada’s premier craft cannabis producers. Coming from the legacy market, Purplefarm Genetics currently operates a 12,000 sq ft facility out of Johnstown, Ontario and expanded into Fredericton, New Brunswick to operate a 90,000 sq ft facility. We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Post Harvest to support our Post Harvest department to ensure our product is of the highest craft quality.

• Support the daily management of all post-harvest activities, including harvesting, trimming, drying, curing, bucking, packaging preparation, and storage
• Supervise and coach Post-Harvest Technicians to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with SOPs
• Coordinate daily staffing, work assignments, and production schedules to meet operational targets
• Ensure all post-harvest activities comply with Health Canada Cannabis Regulations, GPP requirements, and EUGMP standards
• Monitor drying and curing environments, ensuring temperature, humidity, and airflow remain within established parameters
• Verify all production documentation, batch records, logbooks, and electronic records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time
• Perform line clearances and ensure proper material identification, segregation, and traceability throughout the process
• Monitor product quality throughout post-harvest and promptly escalate deviations or quality concerns to Quality Assurance
• Assist with investigations related to deviations, CAPAs, non-conformances, and customer complaints
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitized, maintained, and calibrated according to approved schedules
• Coordinate with Cultivation, QA, Production, Sanitation, and Logistics to maintain production flow
• Assist in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, yield, quality, and labor utilization
• Monitor production KPIs such as throughput, yield recovery, labor efficiency, waste, schedule adherence, and on-time completion
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees while promoting cross-training and skill development
• Assist in employee performance reviews
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices
• Participate in internal audits, Health Canada inspections, and EUGMP audit preparation activities
• Assist with SOP development, revisions, and implementation of new processes
• Act as the Post-Harvest Manager during absences or as delegated
• Promote a positive culture focused on quality, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Other duties as required

• Have or be able to obtain a security clearance
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements
• Demonstrates high attention to detail
• High computer literacy
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in a highly regulated environment
• Knowledge of cannabis industry equipment and OH&S regulations

• Previous cannabis related experience is not necessary but is an asset

• Be able to work in a physically demanding work environment
• Remaining in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Ability to focus on repetitive tasks
• Hand and finger dexterity required for extended periods
• Consistent hand-eye coordination
• Wearing gloves and other required PPE for extended periods when required
• Working environment can have strong cannabis smells
• Exposure to pollen, allergens, and chemical pesticides in the grow facility or greenhouse
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, extreme heat temperatures, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, noise, protective gear, vibrations, and water

• Full-time position based in Fredericton, New Brunswick
• Overtime and weekends may be required depending on operational needs

Entry Level

1–3 years supervisory experience

$55,000 – $62,000 annually

Mid-Level

3–5 years cannabis/manufacturing experience

$62,000 – $70,000 annually

Senior

5+ years, GPP/GMP/EUGMP experience

$70,000 – $80,000 annually

$55,000 to $80,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience