Operations Manager
Green Thumb Industries • Paterson, NJ
Posted May 19, 2022
Summary
The RoleGTI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our production team in our Paterson, NJ facility. Our facilities include our grow and lab operations where we manufacture and produce our signature line of products and the post processing where inventory, packaging, and logistics are executed. As the Operations Manager , you'll direct all the daily production processes and long-term targets for the facility. You'll grind away at the details of managing internal resources to maximize safety, quality, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture. You'll also blaze the path toward creating and developing the multilevel professional team in Paterson, NJ, and w ork closely with the site management team to keep every detail of the facility up to standards . A strong leader knows that success is always a joint effort, and the Operations Manager will also excel at working with leadership from GTI Headquarters to help make sure GTI is smoking the competition at every level!
Responsibilities
- Participate in creation and oversight of the strategic plan and vision for facility plant operations for cultivation, processing, packaging, maintenance, engineering, quality, and logistics/fulfillment
- Manage and implement tactics related to all facility activities working closely with departmental managers ensuring wholesale objectives are accomplished on time and budget
- Manage the facility budget; Analyze facility data,including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates, cost drivers, volume and capacity planning, etc. to make recommendations on optimal quality and efficiency improvements and capital expenditures
- Develop, implement, and produce reporting to clearly illustrate the trends of the business
- Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established at GTI corporate of accountability, transparency and enjoyment
- Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance GTI's mission, vision, goals and objectives
- Continuously improvethe skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; create an environment where the entire team does the same
- Help implement and maintain wholesale facility and equipment asset management programs; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
- Ensurecompliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements
- Will berequired to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time.This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/or human resources requirements
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Associates Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Engineering or Business or equivalent relevant experience
- 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; direct management of 75+ individuals in a manufacturing setting required
- Consumer Packaged Good experience preferred
- Working in a union environment preferred
- In-depth knowledge & understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, certifications a plus
- Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science and/or lab processing, a plus
- Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing a P&L
- Can-do attitude and ability to adapt quickly; business is experiencing tremendous growth so previous operational experience in growth environment is substantially preferred
- Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
- Possesses a high level of critical thinking
- Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
- Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI
- Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
Additional Requirements
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary
Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off
Company Discounts
Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation
Free Snacks / Drinks
Inclusive Environment
Life Insurance
Lunch & Learns
Paid Parental Leave
Relaxed / Casual Dress Code
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Work From Home / Remote