Cannabis Director Extraction Infusion Jobs

We are a fast growing Cannabis Product Manufacturer seeking an experienced Director of Operations for our Collinsville IL production facility to manage a team of employees across manufacturing, logistics, inventory management and supply chain functions, requiring both a hands on manager who is strategic in focus.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced operational leader with strong experience in the food, drug or cannabis manufacturing industry, with the ability to scale production of multiple products, therefore experience in Six Sigma, LEAN manufacturing, PMP/GMP certification is highly desirable.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountability over all site related activities - EHS, Compliance, Permits, warehousing, supply-chain management, production and quality.
• Hands-on approach towards scaling and managing production operations for multiple cannabis product lines including tinctures, vape cartridges, topicals, and pre-rolls.
• Oversee extraction operations for supercritical carbon dioxide extraction system, including scheduling, quality and management of two highly skilled extraction technicians.
• Commercialize innovation pipeline, working in close collaboration and partnership with Cannabistry team to implement final stage and tech transfer of product development and commercialization activities at manufacturing site.
• Lead execution and project management of strategic initiatives, such as supply continuity planning for cannabis sourcing, cost of goods reduction plans, strategic vendor relationships etc.
• Implement robust operations management processes, including GMPs, QMS, ERP system, SOP. Continuously seek ways to optimize resource allocation, manage costs and reduce overheads
• Demonstrate expertise in organizational development, lead and influence a diverse team during change and growth, while maintaining cooperation, motivation and cohesiveness in a lean environment
• Implement strong leadership, communication, training, and management skills with the ability to develop cross-functional teams and partnerships

Education and Skill Requirements

• Bachelors degree in management, manufacturing, or similar discipline
• Experience in Six Sigma, or LEAN manufacturing is highly desirable.
• 8-10 years hands-on operational experience within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of three years supervisory experience
• Knowledge of technical, scientific and regulatory principles related to the cannabis industry a plus
• Strong ERP systems experience required
• Proven project and budget management experience with driven financial results
• Experience with facilities oversight including physical infrastructure, maintenance, employee safety and security

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.

We are 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 ind-123

On the contingency of receiving an Infusion/Craft Grow license for recreational cannabis in the state of Illinois, we are looking for a Director of Extraction/Chief Infuser to include in our companies plans moving forward.

**Our Director of Extraction will: **Oversee all cannabis extraction and refinement operations. This includes input on facility design, laboratory setup, standard operating procedure development, regulatory compliance, hiring, training and personnel management. Responsible for ensuring all cannabis extracted products are produced safely, efficiently, and consistently.

**As Chief Infuser, your responsibilities will include: *** Setting standards to create a consistent infused product* Developing new products that relate to the industry trends* Training employees on processes* Adhering to state law and industry wide practices and regulations* Optimize product offerings for a high quality product that is in demand in the consumer cannabis market

**Preferred Backgrounds: **Our goal is to find someone that has been previously involved in the cannabis industry, and has knowledge and experience that can be applied to this growing industry. While cannabis industry experience is not necessary, if you have such experience it certainly helps. If the background fits, we believe that many would be able to grow into such a position and become an expert in this burgeoning field. We also are looking to help create the change in the state of Illinois that the newly established law allows for. With so many people having been negatively impacted in the past due to the war on drugs, we are looking to help reverse some of these negative impacts through our hiring practices. If you have a previous arrest, charge, conviction, etc. for something that is eligible for expungement under the new law, it is to your benefit to disclose this information, but it is not a requirement if you do not feel comfortable doing so. Further, those who have lived in areas designated by the state of Illinois as disproportionately impacted for 5 or more years, disclosing that information is also to your benefit, but again not required. Please see such areas at the following website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CannabisEquity/Pages/default.aspx

**Preferred Experiences and backgrounds include: *** Science Background* Cannabis Industry Experience* Mechanical Experience* Production Safety and Regulations adherence* Compliance with OSHA standards* Biology, Chemistry, Engineering and Physics backgrounds* Cannabis industry experience and knowledge

If some of these apply to you and this sounds like a job you could be passionate about, feel free to send a resume our way to and speak to your ability to fulfill any of the preferred backgrounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Osha Compliance: 3+ years (Preferred)
• Highly Regulated Industries: 3+ years (Preferred)
• Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics): 1 year (Preferred)
• Cannabis Extraction: >3 years (Preferred)
• Food product manufacturing: >3 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cannabis Industry: >3 years (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses
• Other forms

Work Location:

• One location

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $150,000.00 /year

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Experience:

• supervisory: 5 years (Required)

License:

• Registered Nurse (RN) (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Signing bonus
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks - learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

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