Sr. Production Manager

Who we Are:

Turning Point Brands, Inc. (NYSE: TPB) is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of branded consumer products with active ingredients. We sell a wide range of products exclusively to adult consumers, from our iconic brands to our next generation products to fulfill evolving consumer preferences. Our three focus segments are led by our core, proprietary brands including Zig-Zag® (rolling papers and wraps), Stoker’s® (looseleaf chew and moist snuff) along with our distribution platforms in NewGen. Our products are sold in over 215,000 retail outlets in North America and through our e-commerce platforms. Our businesses generate solid cash flow which we use to finance acquisitions, increase brand support, expand our distribution infrastructure, and strengthen our capital position.

Let’s Build Great Experiences Together!

As a team of ambitious individuals, we strive to be the best at what we do. We have an entrepreneurial and creative approach to get the job done. Do you have a great attitude about life? Are you a great communicator with the ability to learn? Do you have tenacity, grit and are unafraid to fail? If you answered yes to these questions, we want you on our team!

About the Role

The Senior Manufacturing Operations Leader is responsible standing up the manufacturing of mondern oral nicotine pouches and for full operational oversight of a high-volume manufacturing environment consisting of approximately 200 employees. The role ensures safety, quality, production, and cost objectives are consistently achieved while aligning with Turning Point Brands’ culture, regulatory environment, and operational standards.

Essential Functions

• Lead daily manufacturing operations for a multi-shift facility.
• Drive safety culture ensuring compliance with OSHA and TPB standards.
• Oversee quality systems aligned with ISO9001 and TPB quality policies.
• Implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and CI initiatives.
• Develop and mentor leaders, supervisors, and production teams.
• Manage workforce planning for ~200 employees.
• Track and report KPIs including output, efficiency, and downtime.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Manage departmental budgets, labor, and capital spending.
• Ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading 100–300 employees.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and safety standards.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and production reporting tools.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead through influence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Experience in FDA-regulated or consumer products manufacturing.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or CI certification.
• Experience working within Turning Point Brands or similar regulatory environments.

Supplementary Information

This description is aligned with Turning Point Brands’ expectations for manufacturing leadership roles. It is intended to provide a high-level overview and may evolve based on business needs.

Let’s talk money and perks!

Turning Point Brands offer a competitive salary and benefits.

• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401K with company match