General Manager

General Manager

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Description

Responsibilities

• Hire and manage a team of approximately 250 people in cultivation, processing, extraction, edibles manufacturing, warehousing, packaging, facilities management and distribution.
• Ensure Aeriz products are produced in a safe environment for our employees while adhering to all governmental regulations.
• Responsible for product safety. Develop and enforce proper product and work-in-process tracking, movement, product security and compliance with State and Federal Regulations.
• Work closely with Director of Cultivation to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement and ensure SOPs are followed in daily production processes.
• Lead and drive effective efficiency improvement initiatives in processing, packaging, and warehousing.
• Work closely with the wholesale sales team to manage customer product supply.
• Lead and drive lean operations, quality improvement, and capacity expansion initiatives in the processing, warehousing, and packaging portions of the operations.
• Work closely with Facilities to implement facility modifications and upgrades required for efficient production capacity
• Identify, lead, and develop talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness to meet company goals.
• Instill a production mindset in the culture.
• Participate in Aeriz innovation programs and in new product development and implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience and success in manufacturing management for a mid to large sized consumer goods manufacturing company with strong attention to detail, organization skills, and excellent communication skills to all parts of the organization.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of proven Manufacturing Management and leadership experience within the consumer product goods manufacturing (CPG) / wine / spirits / beverage / electronics / cannabis / food / pharmacy industry industry required.
• Bachelors' degree in a manufacturing operations related discipline. Degrees in other disciplines in conjunction with suitable experience and accomplishment will be considered.
• Inherently sound human resource values and problem resolution skills in combination with a history of strong leadership skills and talent development of those, directly and indirectly, reporting to this person.
• Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing operations to achieve improved performance and profitability.
• Possess the financial acumen to manage, measure, and improve operations effectiveness and profitability.
• Demonstrated accomplishment in continuous improvement, with leading Lean Six Sigma and other manufacturing improvement initiatives highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of managing and improving food safety, employee safety, quality, and packaging for consumers.
• Strong written and communication skills with the ability to interact with every level of the organization.
• Ability to manage detailed processes consistently and ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Proven ability to hire and develop a solid, cohesive management team to manage each functional area of the business.
• Ability to negotiate and handle public relations.
• Broad financial management and strategic management skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and employees and motivate them to high performance.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Department oversight will include:
  • Grow operations
  • Harvest, cure and trim operations
  • Extract lab operations
  • Packaging
  • Product Development
  • Inventory management
  • Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
  • Delivery operations
  • Interface with sales force and sales force management
  • Administrative functions - finance and human resources
  • Maintenance functions
  • Safety processes and procedures

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Casual dress code

About Aeriz

Aeriz is the largest multistate aeroponic cannabis operator in the United States, committed to growing and producing the cleanest premium cannabis products available. With operations in Arizona, Illinois, and California, Aeriz is proud to serve both medical and recreational consumers nationwide. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package and a collaborative work environment to our employees in an emerging market.