Director of Manufacturing

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING:

THE TEAM:

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure a safe, efficient, productive and positive work environment
• Assist with product development, process development, equipment selection and installation of manufacturing equipment in collaboration with vendors and partners
• Maintain process and product development related to extraction and refinement of plant material, etc.), oversight of multiple teams within the manufacturing/lab area for extracting, formulation and filling
• Manage ingredient, raw material, and packaging procurement, coordinate material and resource allocation
• Create and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production and sourcing schedules to meet company needs
• Develop and maintain KPIs for monitoring operational efficiency of manufacturing programs and for employees
• Hire, train and hold team members accountable to company standards
• Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations, local and state governing bodies, OSHA and other relevant worker safety regulations in a manufacturing environment
• Ensure utilization of ERP and QMS to ensure consistent products and high-quality control
• Partner with technology and compliance team to ensure efficient regulatory compliance for all manufacturing related activities (document records, inventory counts, etc.)
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System to ensure consistent quality control

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar field or at least 4 years' experience in cannabis manufacturing
• Previous Hydrocarbon and CO2 extraction experience is required
• Highly skilled and experienced in botanical extractions including distillation, isolates, and crystallization
• Experienced in creating crude oil and other related extraction products
• Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting
• Knowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles, and techniques with demonstrated professional assertiveness
• Experience complying with GMP standards
• Excellent critical thinking skills to be able to troubleshoot any issues with the processes and instrumentation
• Strong math and computer skills, including ability to create and interpret data
• Interview, hire and train required extraction/formulation laboratory personnel in order to keep up with production requirements
• Consistently achieve quality end products with repeatability
• Create new and improved product formulations
• Ensuring regulatory compliance, including safety, environmental and document control requirements
• Ability to resolve any conflict respectfully and in a timely manner, addressing and resolving problems in order to create a culture of engagement and high-performance
• Ensuring equipment reliability throughout production process
• 10 plus years' experience managing product, staff, and resources in a commercial manufacturing operation
• Contract and vendor negotiation experience
• Demonstrated ability to achieve manufacturing objectives in terms of volume, product mix, cost, and quality
• Extensive knowledge in environment, health and safety standards in agricultural operations required
• Extensive knowledge of food safety, security and GMP guidelines
• Previous commercial cannabis growing experience preferred.
• Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
• Must pass criminal background check
• Most importantly, the Director of Manufacturing will be a team-player and a respectful collaborator, always using their position to grow the company through the empowerment and development of others

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