Manager, Supply Innovation
Rubicon Organics’ mission is to grow the best cannabis on earth and for the earth and today we are doing just that out of our state-of-the art greenhouse facility located in Delta, B.C. We are growing and expanding quickly while on our journey to achieving our vision to be the global brand leader in organic cannabis.
You own end-to-end project management and commercialization of breakthrough packaging, material and supply-chain innovations plus ongoing line-extension initiatives that elevate cost, quality, sustainability and consumer experience across Rubicon’s portfolio. You steward Rubicon’s label system, apply CPG best practices and drive post-launch optimization of existing products.
What You’ll Do
Innovation & Line-Extension Project Management
Run the stage-gate process from idea intake to post-launch review for disruptive innovations and line extensions.
Apply CPG best practices for governance, artwork/change control, retailer readiness and value analysis.
Develop charters, risk registers and timelines; drive on-time-in-full delivery and chair commercial-readiness reviews.
Packaging, Label & Materials Development
Source, qualify and commercialize primary & secondary packaging that enhances shelf impact, sustainability, and compliance.
Own label system management—maintain dyelines, regulatory text libraries and change-control logs; coordinate artwork approvals across Marketing, Regulatory and Operations.
Keep packaging specifications, BOMs and ERP master data current and audit ready.
Post-Launch Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Monitor launched SKUs for quality metrics, consumer feedback, cost and service levels.
Lead cross-functional reviews to identify and implement improvements on packaging, labels, materials or processes—leveraging CPG benchmarks where relevant.
Regulatory & Sustainability Leadership
Embed CRA packaging/label rules, FVOPA Organic standards and waste-reduction goals in every innovation brief.
Track ESG metrics (material recyclability, carbon footprint) and report quarterly progress.
People & Performance Leadership
Directly lead Supply Innovation Specialists and Coordinators.
Provide clear goals, mentorship and professional development while fostering disciplined problem-solving and Lean thinking.
Knowledge Management
Curate a living knowledge base of materials, specifications, CPG best practices and lessons learned for cross-functional use.
What You Bring
Degree in Packaging, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.
5 + years in packaging development, label management, process engineering or manufacturing improvement within cannabis, CPG or food/beverage.
Demonstrated success guiding innovation and line-extension projects to commercial launch and leading post-launch optimization in a regulated environment.
Deep familiarity with Canadian Cannabis Regulations, GPP/GMP principles and sustainability frameworks.
Expert project management skills; comfortable translating technical details into commercial realities.
Why Join Us?
At Rubicon Organics, you’ll join a passionate, driven team committed to doing things the right way—for our people, our planet, and the legacy we’re building, one bud at a time.
This is a high-impact opportunity where your expertise will be seen, valued, and felt across the organization. You’ll grow alongside one of Canada’s leading organic cannabis companies, in a business that values learning and development as much as results.
We offer an annual bonus, phone stipend, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, and the chance to be part of something meaningful.
If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear from you.
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