Here are 5 cannabis jobs mentioning "director extraction processing" in April 2024, at companies like CannabizTeam, Airplane Mode Extraction, Redbird Bioscience, and New Cannabis Medical, including positions such as Director of Extraction and Processing, Director of Extraction & Secondary Processing, Manager/Director of Extraction/Processing (Cannabis), and Director of Medical Cannabis Extraction and Processing.
More than 30+ days
Salary
$130,000 a year
Full Job Description
Our client, a vertically integrated operator in the cannabis industry is seeking a Director Processing to lead their team in Scranton, PA. The Director will ensure that the department and company are compliant with all local and state laws as well as company policies and procedures.
The Director will oversee all processing activities which will involve everything post harvest production of cannabis flower through primary packaging as well as secondary packaging for flower and infused products. They will also be responsible for leading and developing the team responsible for the processing and packaging duties in order to increase efficiency and maximize throughput while maintaining quality standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Direct operational issues and budget decisions; participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, department policies, and procedures
- Documentation and continued development of internal processes
- Continuous improvement in efficiencies, processes and procedures
- Manage and coordinate Post Harvest, Cure, Processing and Packaging operations at the facility including: daily activities, supply requests, equipment requirements, training/ development, schedules, personnel and quality assurance.
- Inventory oversight, management, and organization.
- Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates, and techniques for operational improvement.
- Create, improve, implement, and ensure quality standards and procedures for processing and packaging operations
- Implement procedures and systems to increase efficiency, decrease costs, and effectively meet production goals and quality standards
- Manage and utilize Processing and Packaging labor force to effectively meet production goals and quality standards
- Provide coaching and direction concerning operational and personnel issues in the processing department
- Ensure product quality from each specific facility; making sure it is maintained while processed, cured, and packaged
- Monitor employee progress; coach, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through personal and professional growth
- Create, implement, and continually review systems for operational efficiency, noting problems and/or redundancies and recommending solutions to better streamline operational efficiency and quality
- Create and manage approved budgets in relation to processing and automation at the facility
- Assure compliance requirements are met or exceeded through operational and physical support at their facility.
- Support regulatory compliance activities including authoring and review of study reports, and SOPs
- Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Management or any related field required; MBA preferred
- 5+ years of management experience in field-based project management for a company with multi-site presence
- Strong knowledge and experience of post-harvest processing of agricultural/plant material on a commercial scale
- Business acumen with broad understanding of the business model, science, facilities, engineering, process development, supply chain, quality, compliance, regulatory, and information technology expectations for cell therapy.
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
- Quick learner grasps essence quickly and uses information learned to apply elsewhere
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, knows how to work well with diverse and dynamic teams across multiple functions, e.g., operations, sales, legal, marketing, HR, technology
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; can handle multiple high priority projects simultaneously
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, including their direct supervisor, upper management, and law enforcement
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
- Frequently sitting and standing
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
- Complete any needed assistance, including oversight and coverage outside of the assigned region as required
- An environment with moderate to loud noise level
COMPENSATION: $130,000
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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Director of Extraction & Secondary Processing
Airplane Mode Extraction
Salary
$73,881 - $84,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Contract
Number of hires for this role
2 to 4
Qualifications
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Laboratory Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Full Job Description
- Manage team using ethanol extraction, ethanol recovery, butane extraction, filtration, decarboxylation, degas, post processing and distillation equipment.
- Drive scaling of all process operations and labor to support forecasted demand planning and on time delivery of formulated oil.
- Drive process innovation and improvements to reduce operational costs, and improve reliability, performance, and quality.
- Participate in new product development processes and manage associated extraction and secondary processing R&D projects.
- Identify, define, and validate disruptive technical developments and file for associated patents.
- Capture critical and key process data to effectively track yields, machine uptime, through-put, labor utilization, etc., and create visible KPIs.
- Ensure all products have compliant identification labels and are traceable in the ERP system and METRC.
- Manage and optimize timing of batches, ensure proper staging and stock of raw materials and consumables.
- Conduct post extraction processing steps, laboratory testing analysis and assist in company product formulations.
- Create, update, and manage department SOPs for current and future processes, and manage strict adherence to SOPs.
- Schedule and track production equipment preventative maintenance, spares, and calibrations.
- Implement and monitor calibrations on production and lab equipment by establishing and ensuring consistent standards of use.
- Responsible for the management, coaching, counseling of direct reporting personal, and conducting regular performance reviews.
- Facilitate testing with external lab(s), and review/make decisions based on results.
- Review and approve requested materials, equipment, and chemicals for production areas.
- Understand current Cannabis Regulations and work with the Director of QA/QC and Director of Compliance to support internal and external audits.
- Assist with product recall or complaint investigations when necessary
Requirements:
- Expert understanding of cannabis extraction and manufacturing
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating facilities
- Financial budget planning, analysis, and reporting skills
- Ability to write business reports and undertake presentations
- Ability to collaborate and work as a team in a matrix organization
- Strategic planner and a proactive problem solver
- Operates with a bias for action and a sense of urgency
- Strong decision making and judgement skills
- Advanced analytical and modelling skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- OSHA training is preferred to support a safe working environment
- Post-secondary education preferred
- Highly functional on PC or Apple computer.
- Google Apps: Proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and security and sharing knowledge. Microsoft Office: Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2010 or newer.
- Culture match: Support the mission and spirit of the organization and be comfortable with cannabis advocacy.
We offer a competitive base salary and comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, plus PTO. Dog friendly work environment! We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
** MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE TO APPLY
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $73,881.00 - $84,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Laboratory Experience: 2 years (Preferred)
Contract Length:
- More than 1 year
Full Time Opportunity:
- Yes
Work Location:
- One location
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Work Remotely:
- No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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The Director will oversee all processing activities which will involve everything post harvest production of cannabis flower through primary packaging as well as secondary packaging for flower and infused products. They will also be responsible for leading and developing the team responsible for the processing and packaging duties in order to increase efficiency and maximize throughput while maintaining quality standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Direct operational issues and budget decisions; participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, department policies, and procedures
- Documentation and continued development of internal processes
- Continuous improvement in efficiencies, processes and procedures
- Manage and coordinate Post Harvest, Cure, Processing and Packaging operations at the facility including: daily activities, supply requests, equipment requirements, training/ development, schedules, personnel and quality assurance.
- Inventory oversight, management, and organization.
- Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates, and techniques for operational improvement.
- Create, improve, implement, and ensure quality standards and procedures for processing and packaging operations
- Implement procedures and systems to increase efficiency, decrease costs, and effectively meet production goals and quality standards
- Manage and utilize Processing and Packaging labor force to effectively meet production goals and quality standards
- Provide coaching and direction concerning operational and personnel issues in the processing department
- Ensure product quality from each specific facility; making sure it is maintained while processed, cured, and packaged
- Monitor employee progress; coach, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through personal and professional growth
- Create, implement, and continually review systems for operational efficiency, noting problems and/or redundancies and recommending solutions to better streamline operational efficiency and quality
- Create and manage approved budgets in relation to processing and automation at the facility
- Assure compliance requirements are met or exceeded through operational and physical support at their facility.
- Support regulatory compliance activities including authoring and review of study reports, and SOPs
- Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Management or any related field required; MBA preferred
- 5+ years of management experience in field-based project management for a company with multi-site presence
- Strong knowledge and experience of post-harvest processing of agricultural/plant material on a commercial scale
- Business acumen with broad understanding of the business model, science, facilities, engineering, process development, supply chain, quality, compliance, regulatory, and information technology expectations for cell therapy.
- Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
- Quick learner grasps essence quickly and uses information learned to apply elsewhere
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, knows how to work well with diverse and dynamic teams across multiple functions, e.g., operations, sales, legal, marketing, HR, technology
- Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; can handle multiple high priority projects simultaneously
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, including their direct supervisor, upper management, and law enforcement
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
- Frequently sitting and standing
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
- Occasionally Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
- Complete any needed assistance, including oversight and coverage outside of
- the assigned region as required
- An environment with moderate to loud noise level
COMPENSATION: $60,000-$100,000
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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Manager/Director of Extraction/Processing (Cannabis)
Redbird Bioscience
Job Description:
The Manager/Director of Extraction is responsible for leading and maintaining extraction and processing for cannabis-derived products. This position involves leading and implementing production-scale extraction processes. The main processes to be developed and/or optimized are distillation, crystallization and chromatographic purification of cannabinoids.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the team to establish a strategic plan for their cannabis program and target deadlines
- Assist in design layouts of the facility and procuring additional extraction/processing equipment for distillation, crystallization, purification processes with input from senior management
- Deliver best practices for production-scale purification processes
- Write protocols and validations for equipment and manufacturing process
- Write SOPs and qualification documents related to the manufacturing process
- Coach and mentor production staff in operating production-scale purification equipment
- Ensure team adheres to Company policies, safety standards, SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
- Develop cannabis concentrates and other consumer-facing cannabis products derived from cannabis extraction and processing
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Master鈥檚 of Science degree in a scientific area
- Ph.D. in organic chemistry or biochemistry would be considered an asset but not mandatory
- Publications and/or patents in the fields of organic chemistry or biochemistry would be considered assets but not mandatory
- Hands-on experience in cannabis extraction with CO2 is required
- Hands-on experience in cannabis extraction with ethanol and hydrocarbon is a plus
- Experience developing and optimizing crystallization methods
- Experienced practicing in an industrial chemistry environment
- Hands-on experience with cannabinoid purification
- Hands-on experience with chemical synthesis would be considered an asset
- Ability to prioritize multiple project deliverables with high attention to detail
- Proven ability to plan and organize process/product development projects
- Experience launching cannabis-derived consumer-facing products/brands in the concentrate/edible category is a plus
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient using MS Office software
- Familiarity with FDA and cGMP regulations is a plus
- Experience working in a cGMP or ISO regulated work environment is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
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Director of Medical Cannabis Extraction and Processing
New Cannabis Medical
The Director of Extraction and Processing performs extraction techniques on cannabis plants and directs manufacturing of medical cannabis products. The Director of Extraction and Processing is responsible for ensuring the quality of all products. The Director of Extraction is responsible for coordinating internal medical cannabis testing during the curing phase, production phase, and testing phase.
Skills and Qualifications. Master芒脗鈧傗劉s degree in chemistry required. PhD preferred. Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting with familiarity in all aspects of cannabis extraction and preparation of cannabis medications. Experience operating a medical cannabis extraction lab, including experience with extraction equipment, including CO2 supercritical machines, hydrocarbon extractors, solvent evaporators, and fractional distillation equipment.
Required Skills, Responsibilities, and Expectations.
脗路 Produce high quality cannabis-based medicine; Perform analytical product testing; Operate and maintain lab equipment used in the production of cannabis-based medicine;
脗路 Continually improve standard operating procedures;
脗路 Complete quality assurance activities on completed products;
脗路 Manage recalls and proper store of retention samples;
脗路 Interact with software vital to production processes;
脗路 Keep organized digital and notebook records of laboratory processes and result
脗路 Prepare equipment and plant materials for extraction
脗路 Process concentrates and extracts;
脗路 Maintain strict inventory records of all plant materials, chemicals and equipment used in the laboratory;
脗路 Maintain inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment, and preparing requisitions as needed;
脗路 Store supplies and equipment, disposal of waste per state-approved methods guidelines;
脗路 Perform clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, filing, and answering telephone inquiries;
脗路 Maintain material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- supervisory: 1 year (Required)
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Additional Compensation:
- Commission
- Bonuses
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
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