General Manager - Gas & Solvent Distribution

General Manager

Gas & Solvent Distribution

Company Overview:

Kush Bottles, Inc. is a dynamic sales platform that provides unique products and services for both businesses and consumers in the cannabis industry. We are a dynamic and fast paced team working in an industry that is moving exceptionally quick. You will thrive in this environment if you seek a role where you want to have direct influence over the growth of our company, have an eagerness to learn, be a team player and willingness to be proactive. If so, we want to hear from you!

Founded in 2010 as a packaging and supplies company for dispensaries and growers, Kush Bottles regularly services more than 5,000 legally operated medical and adult-use dispensaries, growers, and producers across North America, South America, and Europe. The company has facilities in the largest U.S. cannabis markets and a local sales presence in every major U.S. cannabis market.

The company offers a unique, exciting and high energy environment for its employees to develop professionally while being a part of one of the fastest growing sectors globally. Kush Bottles was recently ranked #774 on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies in America and has been featured in media nationwide, including CNBC, Los Angeles Times, TheStreet.com, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer the General Manager of Kush Bottles Inc. newly acquired operating division Summit Innovations is responsible for overall operations and financial performance of the business unit. The division sells industrial gases, chemical solvents and other supplies used in the extraction and processing segment of the rapidly developing national cannabis market. The General Manager will be a member of the Kush Bottles Inc. Leadership Team responsible for driving the overall strategy of the company.

Key Success Criteria

The successful candidate will be a true team player and self-starter who leads by example. Safety and execution focused on customer satisfaction will be critical points of emphasis as will be developing a young team into a top tier organization. He/she will thrive in challenge of market expansion, morphing regulation and driving innovation to as a means to developing a sustainable competitive advantage.

Location & Travel

The role will be based in Denver, CO. It is anticipated that the role will require travel of up to 50% given the national footprint of the business and related business expansion.

Examples of Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Implement or oversee environmental management or sustainability programs addressing issues such as recycling, conservation, or waste management
• Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling or renovating of current facilities.
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Manage the movement of goods into and out of production facilities to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, or sustainability of operations
• Set prices or credit terms for goods or services based on forecasts of customer demand.
• Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
• Responsible for planning and adhering to hydrocarbons budget
• Manage Dept of Transportation HAZMAT compliance protocols and procedures
• Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
• Manage storage partnerships and strategic expansion opportunities
• Manage warehouse inventory targets and key vendors
• Interface with sales team leads re: pricing optimization
• Pursue R&D opportunities based on market feedback
• Ensure purity/quality control of products
• Analyze cost structure and identify efficiency savings
• Oversee capital improvement building
• Create standard operating procedures
• Establish a culture of respect and passion for exceptional customer service

Qualifications Guidelines

Education/training/experience:

Bachelor's degree in business management, chemical engineering, logistics or related field is preferred. MBA or advanced degree in a related field is highly encouraged. Must have a minimum of 5 years in management capacity or increasing authority within autonomous business units.

• Propane distribution or gas/welding supply background a plus
• Or, experience in the cannabis extraction industry and knowledge of hydrocarbon chemistry
• Hazmat compliance experience and propane handling certifications preferred

Knowledge of:

Basic principles of hazardous material handling, understanding material safety data sheets, hydrocarbon chemistry, financial literacy, marketing, regulatory compliance, logistics, distribution and labor relations.

Ability to:

• Assure performance in accordance with short- and long-range plans of the division for those items within the sphere of influence.
• Ability to manage a team in accomplishing challenging program and business growth goals.
• Ability to formulate and plan the expenditure of appropriate bids and proposals and internal research and development resources to grow the business and manage risks on programs.
• Maintain positive, productive attitude with peers and department managers while adjusting to changing schedules and position requirements.
• Manage controversial situations across lines of authority at all levels.
• Effectively direct, manage and motivate personnel at all levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including: MS Office Excel, Word and Power Point.

Physical Standards:

• This position requires frequently sitting, standing, reaching, walking, and handling/grasping of materials in manufacturing.
• This position may rarely require kneeling, bending, squatting.
• Must have finger dexterity, ability to use keyboard/ten key.
• Able to periodically participate in the inspection of company machinery and operations.
• Reach, stoop and lift office files, records or reports, typically weighing 20 pounds or less.
• Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered which would allow the employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constantly sitting, standing, walking, and operating a computer workstation.
• Flexibility to travel to trade shows, work sites, office locations as needed

Kush Bottles offers a competitive compensation package with medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to various paid time off and equity opportunity! We believe in our workforce having a personal interest as stakeholders in order to encourage ownership in the overall success of the company.

Kush Bottles is an equal opportunity employer striving to create a diverse workforce and will make reasonable accommodations as necessary for qualified applicants.

Additional Info:

Company Website: http://www.kushbottles.com

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