Edibles Implementation Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Product Development team
• Supporting sites for new product validation runs
• Troubleshooting processing issues
• Escalating issues
• Documenting process deviations
• Providing best practices guidance
• Staying up to date with the latest advancements in food processing technologies and best practices
• Providing expert guidance to manufacturing sites on food processing methods, equipment, and techniques
• Addressing and resolving technical issues, equipment malfunctions, and unexpected challenges in edibles processing
• Continuously assessing and improving processing methods and operations
• Providing training and guidance to production teams
• Creating and delivering educational materials and refresher workshops
• Developing and transferring documentation for technical transfers
• Recruiting, mentoring, and managing other professionals
• Fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Maintaining accurate records of production processes, quality control, and safety measures
• Preparing reports for management and regulatory authorities
• Working with the corporate quality team to ensure food processing operations meet regulatory and safety standards

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in a related STEM discipline
• Extensive hands-on experience in food processing
• In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to plan, design experiments, and problem solve
• Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
• Capability of troubleshooting, fixing, and servicing equipment and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range
• Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic industry
• Opportunity to work with a leading company in the cannabis industry

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