Our client, a vertically integrated
cannabis company, is looking for a General Manager to run their facilities near Adrian, Michigan.
This position is responsible for running a production facility and for providing the leadership to achieve production targets and drive operational efficiencies within our large cannabis facility. Responsibilities include oversight of cultivation, extraction, and post-harvest including packaging and fulfillment, and of the senior level manager and supervisors in charge of these areas.
This person will be responsible for the effective operation of their greenhouses, extraction and packaging facilities, security, regulatory compliance; and all other functions necessary for the successful cultivation and production of cannabis products.
The General Manager will work with the corporate VP, Cultivation and Extraction, to whom the position reports, to set operational goals, compare performance to goals, and adjust goals as needed to improve operational performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all aspects of the Adrian campus, including both the physical site and the cannabis business activity
- Ensure all current greenhouses and buildings are maintained and the equipment, which is sophisticated and state-of-the-art, is functioning optimally and is conducive to the cultivation, processing, and packaging of cannabis
- Oversee the senior managers who head the cultivation, extraction, and production areas, ensuring they have what they need to meet their goals and holding them responsible for meeting those goals
- Oversee inspections of equipment, systems, and facilities--including all electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems;
- Establish preventative maintenance schedules to identify and avert potential problems; take appropriate action to ensure maximum efficiency of equipment and systems; and respond to all emergencies
- Oversee construction of new greenhouses being added to the campus over the next two years
- Ensure facilities meets stringent compliance requirements
- Other duties as assigned by superior
Required Experience, Education, and Skills
- Bachelors degree in Operations, Engineering or similar discipline required
- 5-10 years leadership experience in facilities management, manufacturing, and engineering management is required
- Experience managing large scale production (75.000+ sq ft) in cannabis or horticulture is required
- Leadership experience managing a team of senior level managers and a staff of 100+ is required
- Experience managing a start-up is a plus
- Experience managing a $10 million or greater PL is a plus
- Proven expertise in operations management, team management, lean manufacturing principles, strategic and business planning methods, and project planning and coordination
- Strong communication and computer skills
- Effective project management and time-management skills and the ability to multi-task
- Ability to develop and foster strong working relationships throughout all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills; the ability to predict and/or identify and resolve problems and issues in partnership with stakeholders
- A combination of the above requirements will also be considered
Compensation: $110-$120k base plus bonus and equity
If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.
CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. TEAM100
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