Operations Manager

• Lead daily operations of the grower processing facility across cultivation, extraction, processing, and packaging. • Ensure production targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met or exceeded. • Collaborate with the Director of Operations on strategy, scheduling, and resource planning. • Drive operational efficiency through process improvements and lean manufacturing principles. • Provide direct leadership and support to departments. • Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. • Assist in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of staff. • Leverage knowledge of cannabis cultivation cycles, plant health, and production timelines to guide the team. • Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless handoffs between cultivation, processing, extraction, and packaging. • Monitor environmental controls, production yields, and overall facility performance. • Identify and recommend new techniques or technologies to enhance production or product quality. • Ensure strict compliance with all state cannabis regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). • Support regular internal audits and regulatory inspections. • Promote and enforce workplace safety programs, including OSHA compliance and GMP standards where applicable. • Analyze production data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities. • Prepare regular reports on production, staffing, and facility performance for leadership review. • Partner with leadership on special projects and expansion initiatives.

• 7+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations management experience, preferably in a regulated industry. • Cannabis cultivation or processing experience required—strong understanding of plant life cycles, post-harvest, and extraction preferred. • Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic, hands-on environment. • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. • Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking systems and compliance reporting. • Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively. • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience. • OSHA and safety training certifications. • Experience working in a unionized environment (if applicable).