Oversee all facets of our client’s three main business units of the facility: cultivation, lab processing, packaging & fulfillment as it relates to: scheduling, staffing, productivity, efficiency, and inventory oversight and management
Analyze facility data, including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates, cost drivers, volume and capacity planning, etc. to make recommendations on optimal quality and efficiency improvements
Work directly with business teams to understand performance drivers and trends in their area, provide insights, make recommendations, and interpret new data & results
Develop Company’s bench of leaders to position business for rapid growth / scale
Develop and produce weekly/monthly reports based on data analysis gathered from facility operations to corporate management clearly illustrating the trends of the business
Utilize six sigma, 5S, and other efficiency concepts to position the facility for continuous improvement
Ensure staff reports follow Company SOPs at all points in time
Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance our client’s mission, vision, goals and objectives
Manage, supervise and direct the activities of staff and function
Make recommendations and decisions regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees
Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established our client’s corporate office of accountability, transparency and enjoyment
Assign work and monitor progress; guide, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through professional growth
Evaluate direct reports’ performance based on clearly communicated standards and expectations.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements
Ensure accurate data entry into the State inventory tracking systems
Serve as the primary point of contact to the state regulators and inspectors and ensure that the facility is always prepared for state inspections, even those that are unplanned.
Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time. This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/or human resources requirements
Abide by and enforce our client’s Safety Program
Continuously improve the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; create an environment where the entire team does the same
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; Industrial, preferred
7+ years of management experience; direct management of 30 individuals in a manufacturing setting
Advanced degree in Engineering, a plus
Exposure to horticulture and or plant science or lab processing, a plus
Can-do attitude and ability to adapt quickly; business is experiencing tremendous growth so previous operational experience in growth environment is substantially preferred
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Possesses a high level of critical thinking
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
Additional Requirements
Minimum of 21 years of age
Must pass any and all required background checks to qualify for a State Agent Card
Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the marijuana industry
Knowledge and enforcement of the policies, procedures and goals of the cultivation facility
Skill in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of our client’s philosophies and goals
Skill in planning, organizing, assigning and coordinating the activities and resources
Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates and techniques for operational improvement
Must have great depth and understanding of Inventory tracking systems and show comfort with computer software