Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business required
5+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; direct management of 30+ individuals in a manufacturing setting required
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
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Responsibilities
As Operations Manager, you’ll coordinate with on the ground leadership to direct all the daily processes and long-term targets of our production facility in Warwick, New York
You’ll grind away at the details of managing internal resources to maximize safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture
You’ll also blaze the path toward creating and developing the multilevel professional team in Warwick, New York, and you’ll work closely with the management team to keep every detail of the facility up to snuff
You will be the one to ensure product quality standards are maintained, complete and accurate orders are processed and delivered, and inventory integrity is maintained
The operational duties are mostly hands-on and direct in nature and require substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all production employees
Oversee all strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations for processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment
Manager all facility activities working closely with departmental managers ensuring wholesale objectives are accomplished on time and budget
Partner with facility General Manager on budgeting; Analysis of 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 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 improve the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; create an environment where the entire team does the same
Implement and maintain wholesale facility and equipment preventative maintenance program; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements
Will be required 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