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
Ascend Group Partners is an agriculture company that offers an integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and dispensary operator. It seeks to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience.