Job Description

Summary

The Director of Operations oversees operational activities for all production departments in the site. This position works with department managers to ensure effective labor management, product output, compliance, and safety. Additionally, the Director of Operations strategizes process improvements to ensure facility goals are met.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Creates and maintains an atmosphere that promotes teamwork by providing support and encouragement to fellow staff members and employees.
• Optimizes labor force efficiencies and ensures a smooth and efficient employee workflow.
• Works with the facility team to ensure all equipment is working properly and safely.
• Works with managers to confirm daily tasks including harvesting, processing, quality control, packaging and inventory management are completed according to schedule.
• Ensures compliant inventory records in METRC/BioTrack. Owning the establishment of production and inventory plans to proactively manage, driving improved and sustainable processes.
• Works with the VP of Operations to establish objectives and track key performance indicators across the organization; ensure continued improvement in all balanced scorecard indicators with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and Culture.
• Works closely with compliance team to ensure facility and staff understand and remain in full compliance with all laws, rules, and regulations.
• Works with production teams to plan, prioritize and execute key production goals and projects.
• Communicates operational goals, deficiencies, and challenges to VP of Operations.
• Makes sure employees adhere to the SOPs.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors and authorizes purchases and deliveries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University preferred or substitute experience for the degree.
• 5-7 years’ experience in cannabis or manufacturing operations management
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with process management, budgets, P&L, team problem-solving inventory control
• Must be able to obtain a state medical marijuana badge and pass a background check.
• Must be able to communicate with GDF Team effectively and professionally.
• Must perform under high pressure situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high stress situations.
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic. Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Reliable transportation
• Physical Requirements: The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly. The ability to respond quickly to sounds. The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces. The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations. The ability to sit or stand for up to 12 hours at a time. Lifting, standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, push/pull, repetitive use of hands, grasping use of hands, visual activity. Exposure to limited hazardous chemicals.

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