Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Location: Fargo, ND - On-Site

About the Role:

What You'll Do:

• Lead day-to-day cultivation, manufacturing, and logistics operations to ensure smooth production flow.
• Manage local operations teams to enhance cross-departmental collaboration and efficiency.
• Ensure operational priorities, processes, and safety standards are communicated and understood.
• Oversee supply-side production scheduling and work closely with commercial teams to meet demand forecasts.
• Champion Lean Six Sigma initiatives for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and ensure SOX compliance.
• Monitor quality standards and compliance with local and national regulations.
• Develop and manage site and state safety programs.
• Manage P&L budgets, control operational costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor a team of department heads, managers, and staff.
• Coordinate capital improvement projects and maintain facilities.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing and logistics
• 5 years of experience in a leadership role in FDA-controlled, SQF, or cGMP environments.
• 3+ years of inventory management experience
• Proven track record of operational efficiency, team building, and driving results.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, supply chain management, and safety programs.
• Ability to work proactively, with a hands-on approach and high energy.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience in the food & beverage or CPG industry.
• Start-up experience
• Experience with ERP Systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and meet vision requirements (close, distance, and peripheral vision).
• Exposure to allergens, cleaning solvents, loud equipment noise, and CO2 manufacturing processes.
• Must wear provided PPE (masks, hair nets, boots, etc.) and adapt to changing environments.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
• Community Involvement Initiatives
• Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf Awards and Achievements:

• 2023 Ragan's Top Places to Work
• 2022 TIME100 Most Influential Companies
• 2020 Cannabis Doing Good's Good Neighbor Award
• 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana's Diversity & Inclusion Award

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Our Vision:

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Current Curaleaf employees should use our internal job board to apply for current openings: https://app2.greenhouse.io/internal_job_board

Curaleaf creates clean, reliable, trusted cannabis products for wellness and medical use. Our highly-skilled dispensary staff is trained—and dedicated!—to help you find just the right method and concentration to achieve your personal cannabis goals