Director, Manufacturing - Engineering

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s manufacturing strategy in alignment with overall business strategy
• Evaluate, source, integrate, commission, and transfer knowledge for automated systems
• Build cost models and justification for projects that accelerate the business and generate revenue
• Accountable for keeping all projects on schedule, within budget, and finished to completion
• Coordinate the efforts of Engineering and technical resources based on Senior Leadership Priorities and Site 90-day plan priorities
• Mentor and coach direct reports to ensure full utilization of team members' skills and capabilities
• Establish and maintain best-practice standards for policies, procedures, and engineering documentation
• Work with other departments to integrate new systems
• Dedicate start-up management support for selected complex project integrations
• Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives, and implement solutions
• Provide support to Start-up GM’s in delivering a successful ramp-up
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that the engineering department's work aligns with business goals

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7+ years managing professional Operations and Engineering efforts
• Cannabis experience strongly preferred
• Proven strategic experience in overseeing all aspects of large-scale operationalization and construction
• Knowledgeable of TPM-based continuous improvement methodology
• Knowledgeable of Engineering problem-solving
• Able to diagnose complex technical systems and develop simple human-machine interface and training solutions for optimal operations
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess valid state ID
• Must be able to obtain, and maintain, state badging requirements to work in the cannabis industry

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

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