GM of Cultivation

Responsibilities

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 /year

Experience:

• management: 7 years

Education:

• Bachelor's