Director of Production

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, manages and drives all aspects of cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing for a cannabis cultivation and processing facility
• Leads and motivates a cross-functional Operations team, fostering a positive work environment and productive, high performing team
• Works to optimize operations for profitability without sacrificing quality
• Oversees process improvement initiatives, potential new product launches and approved facility expansion using project management methodologies
• Implements lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste and control costs
• Maintains strict compliance with cannabis industry regulations, including seed-to-sale tracking, documentation and reporting
• Coordinates with the National and local procurement teams to manage raw material procurement to ensure consistent supply and inventory accuracy
• Develops and reports key performance metrics to inform the Executive leadership team on progress, opportunities and/or challenges with proposed solutions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Over 9 years of progressively responsible and successful experience in either an operations or manufacturing role
• Minimum of 8 years in a management or leadership capacity in cannabis, healthcare, etc
• Cannabis industry experience is required
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Strong and effective people management skills
• High level of critical thinking and strategic planning capabilities
• Strong ability to effectively engage with cross-functional colleagues and manage up, down and across the organization
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, data analysis tools, etc
• Proficiency with seed-to-sale and inventory systems

Benefits & Perks

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and AD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HSA available

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