ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assess current SOPs, identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions 
• Manage automation equipment and assets, including procurement, installation, performance optimization and routine maintenance 
• Build strong vendor relationships and reduce costs wherever possible 
• Manage and report on key operational processes, financial budget, and performance indicators 
• Oversee processing, packaging, Kitchen, lab and functional resources for the site location with CI and quality reporting as well. 
• Work closely with Facility & Maintenance Managers to implement preventative maintenance schedule, critical parts program, as well as facility modifications required for uninterrupted production and efficiency improvements
• Work closely with Director of Cultivation to develop growing utilization plans to maximize growing efficiency for products
• Assist with managing the grow cycle including transplanting, feeding, cloning, cropping, harvesting, and processing
• Must Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Work collectively and respectfully with other team members and in accordance with all company HR policies

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervising team up to 100  

COMPETENCIES: 

• Demonstrated success managing a team 
• Knowledge or willingness to learn state specific cannabis laws and regulatory compliance 
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft office suite, including work excel, outlook, and PowerPoint  
• Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values
• Is consistently at work and on time, ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent, arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Observes and adheres to regulatory, safety and security procedures 
• Assess current SOPs, identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions 
• Manage automation equipment assets, including procurement, installation, performance optimization and routine maintenance 
• Build strong vendor relationships and reduce costs wherever possible 
• Manage and report on key operational processes, financial budget and performance indicators 
• Develop and oversee a culture of continuous improvement to Increased productivity,  Improved quality, lower operating costs, improve cycle times and improve employee satisfaction/morale 
• Work closely with Facility & Maintenance Managers to implement preventative maintenance schedule, critical parts program, as well as facility modifications required for uninterrupted production and efficiency improvements
• Work closely with Director of Cultivation to develop growing utilization plans to maximize growing efficiency for products. Assist with managing the grow cycle including transplanting, feeding, cloning, cropping, harvesting and processing
• Must Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Work collectively and respectfully with other team members and in accordance with all company HR policies  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ELIGIBILITY and TRAINING:  

• Must be 21 years of age or older.  Must be able to pass background check 
• Degree in Engineering, manufacturing or other related field 
• 1-2 years in an Operations cannabis site leader role
• Training in First Aid and/or CPR certification preferred