Production Manager Jobs in Connecticut
Production Manager jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Greater Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where aerospace, defense, and precision manufacturing drive steady demand from employers like Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky, and Pitney Bowes. Openings range from first-line shop supervisors to senior plant and operations managers overseeing multi-shift facilities. The most in-demand specialties are aerospace component production, medical device manufacturing, and defense systems assembly. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Sr. Production Manager
Location: Stamford, CT (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role:
The Sr. Production Manager is an invaluable partner withing the Creative Services (In-House Agency) who ensures that critical marketing materials are produced to a high standard of quality across analog and digital mediums. They are masters and enforcers of process and best practices. With an incredible eye for detail, a great production manager will always be on the lookout for ways to optimize efficiencies. They seek solutions through process and emerging technology to ensure that creative product is always executed with excellence. Reporting to the VP of Creative Services, this position entails developing and managing a team of high-performing Production Artists. They collaborate with both account and creative partners in the development of critical programs and activations. They manage timelines and set clear expectations around deliverables. They also work with internal partners and external vendors to achieve our executional goals.
What You'll Do:
- Build, develop and maintain a team of high-performing Production Artists
- Develop close relationships with internal partners and stakeholders
- Own, define and ensure critical processes are followed
- Ensure creative projects and delivered efficiently from inception to execution, including managing timelines, allocating resources and coordinating execution between vendors and their team
- Partner with agency leadership to set a standard of excellence that meets our business objectives
- Manage a team of production artist and ensure they understand creative/legal/regulatory processes.
What You'll Bring:
- Hands-on experience building and managing production processes
- 10–15+ years in Production Management with CPG and/or large-scale retail experience.
- Expertise in managing external agency and vendor resources
- Strong skills in organization and collaboration
- Understanding of Legal/Regulatory process for a controlled category
- Deep knowledge of Adobe Suite
Even Better If:
- Experience in regulated industries (alcohol, cannabis, pharma, tobacco)
- Familiarity with retail environments (Target-scale, Trader Joe's)
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/ Disability Insurance
- Community Involvement
- Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.
***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.
At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.
Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.
Title: Sr. Production Manager
Location: Stamford, CT (On-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Role:
The Sr. Production Manager is an invaluable partner withing the Creative Services (In-House Agency) who ensures that critical marketing materials are produced to a high standard of quality across analog and digital mediums. They are masters and enforcers of process and best practices. With an incredible eye for detail, a great production manager will always be on the lookout for ways to optimize efficiencies. They seek solutions through process and emerging technology to ensure that creative product is always executed with excellence. Reporting to the VP of Creative Services, this position entails developing and managing a team of high-performing Production Artists. They collaborate with both account and creative partners in the development of critical programs and activations. They manage timelines and set clear expectations around deliverables. They also work with internal partners and external vendors to achieve our executional goals.
What You'll Do:
- Build, develop and maintain a team of high-performing Production Artists
- Develop close relationships with internal partners and stakeholders
- Own, define and ensure critical processes are followed
- Ensure creative projects and delivered efficiently from inception to execution, including managing timelines, allocating resources and coordinating execution between vendors and their team
- Partner with agency leadership to set a standard of excellence that meets our business objectives
- Manage a team of production artist and ensure they understand creative/legal/regulatory processes.
What You'll Bring:
- Hands-on experience building and managing production processes
- 10–15+ years in Production Management with CPG and/or large-scale retail experience.
- Expertise in managing external agency and vendor resources
- Strong skills in organization and collaboration
- Understanding of Legal/Regulatory process for a controlled category
- Deep knowledge of Adobe Suite
Even Better If:
- Experience in regulated industries (alcohol, cannabis, pharma, tobacco)
- Familiarity with retail environments (Target-scale, Trader Joe's)
What We Offer:
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/ Disability Insurance
- Community Involvement
- Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.
Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence
Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.
Our Values:
- Lead and Inspire.
- Commit to Win.
- ONE Curaleaf.
- Driven to Deliver Excellence.
Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.
Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.
***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.
***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate's immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.
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Production Manager Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Medical Devices
- Science & Research
- Sports & Recreation
- Media & Entertainment
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production manager jobs across Connecticut.
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, industrial management, or a related field
- Proven experience managing production teams in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials, and production schedules
- Experience with ERP or MES systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms
- Strong record of meeting production targets, quality standards, and on-time delivery goals
Production Manager Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production manager in Connecticut?
Most production manager roles in Connecticut require a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or operations management, though extensive shop-floor experience can substitute at many employers. Connecticut does not issue a state license specific to production managers, so credentials like a Certified Production and Inventory Management designation from APICS or a Six Sigma certification carry the most weight. Starting as a production supervisor or quality technician at a Connecticut manufacturer and advancing from there is the most common path.
Which companies hire production managers in Connecticut?
Companies currently hiring production managers in Connecticut include Power Home Remodeling, Pratt & Whitney, and WTW, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Connecticut's deep aerospace and defense manufacturing base means many openings come from large prime contractors and their regional suppliers concentrated along the I-91 and I-95 corridors.
Which Connecticut cities have the most production manager jobs?
Stamford, Hartford, and Putnam account for the largest share of production manager openings in Connecticut. Hartford leads because of the aerospace and defense suppliers clustered around Pratt & Whitney's East Hartford campus, while New Haven and Bridgeport draw from their longstanding precision manufacturing and medical device industries along the shoreline corridor.
Are there remote production manager jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Production manager work is inherently hands-on, requiring daily presence on the plant floor to oversee equipment, staffing, and quality controls. About 30% of production manager openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those are almost always roles focused on production planning, scheduling, or supply chain coordination rather than direct floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a production manager in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a production supervisor, manufacturing associate, or quality technician role at a Connecticut plant and building toward management from the floor. Large employers like Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney run structured rotational and development programs for early-career candidates at their Connecticut facilities. Earning an APICS CPIM certification or completing a manufacturing technology program at institutions like Asnuntuck Community College strengthens an application significantly. From those adjacent roles, internal promotion to production manager is the most common route.
Where can I find and apply to production manager jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to production manager jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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