Cannabis Engineering Director Operations Jobs

About The Role:

As the Engineering Director, you will drive efficiencies in our operations processes, overseeing the on-time and on-budget delivery of projects related to process improvement and automation in the R/D, Nursery, Cultivation, and Manufacturing departments. As a seasoned lean manufacturing and six-sigma practitioner, you’ll identify projects based on ROI (gross margin increases, improved throughput) and feasibility. You’ll work closely with operations team leaders to execute improvement projects to highest adoption and quality.

What You'll Do

· Identify and prioritize operations areas that are in need of improvement through automation

· Recommend process improvements using lean manufacturing and six-sigma best practices

· Project manage improvement projects to successful adoption by operations teams on time and on budget

· Study and understand all process and workflows in CCA R/D, Nursery, Cultivation, and Manufacturing departments

· Create ROI and SWOT analysis for process improvement projects

· Analyze key drivers of product quality including pesticides, HM, and color remediation and derive recommendations

· Manage the budget and the timing of projects to limit current production interruption

· Develop, coach, train, and supervise a team of engineers and project managers

· Maintain professionalism and live CCA’s core values at all times

· Perform all other duties as assigned or inherent to the position

· Up to 25% of domestic travel expected

· Stay current with all laws governing the industry and engage in review of new and improved operations methods

· Assist with review of business proposals, contracts and other matters regarding operations and production processes

What You'll Need to Have

· 5-7 years as an engineer in process improvement and automation

· Bachelors degree in manufacturing or related area

· Six-sigma green belt required, black belt a plus

· Expert user of Microsoft Office and/or Google’s G suite, including Lucidchart

· Functional knowledge of California cannabis regulations

· Must be 21 years of age (or older) at the time of hire

· Proficiency of the English language, verbal and written format

What You'll Receive

· Competitive base salary

· Medical, dental and vision benefits

· Vacation and Holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $175,000.00 to $185,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Engineer in process improvement and automation: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

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