Cannabis Senior Vice President Operations Jobs

The Role

The SVP of Operations is responsible for the overall strategy and execution of our production sites and operations support functions for Green Thumb. This includes setting a clear operations strategy encompassing goals and objectives as it relates to employee engagement, safety, quality, productivity and delivery across 17+ sites in 15 states. You will be responsible for optimizing our network of cultivation facilities, quality, research and development, engineering, construction, and process improvement. This role will participate in overall business planning and innovation and must understand the organization's current and future capabilities.

The SVP of Operations will be a team player and strategic leader who will work collaboratively across functions to ensure organizational and operational alignment. You will deliver world class production capabilities in this fast-paced and growing organization. The SVP of Operations must be able to engage our 1,500+ production employees around the vision and operations path for the company. This role is based out of Green Thumb's home office in downtown Chicago, however remote work options will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a long-term operations strategy and break It down into short-term milestones that position Green Thumb as the highest quality and best cost producer of cannabis products.


• Drive strong engagement and performance of the site and corporate teams through strong vision, prioritization, and communication.


• Advise Executive Management on opportunities and risks associated with operations decisions, product decisions and capital projects.


• Ensure the voice of operations Is heard as decisions are made around brands, new products, acquisitions, etc.


• Provide thought leadership to drive strategy and innovation across the organization


• Provide leadership and guidance on capital projects, Including automation, site expansions and new site builds


• Develop a continuous Improvement mindset in the organization to drive our safety, quality and productivity Initiatives.


• Instill a mindset of compliance to ensure that our actions never put our licenses at risk.


• Develop, update and manage Operations strategic and annual operating budgets in partnership with finance


• Ensure departmental compliance with policies and procedures as required


• Oversee Operations operating budget and ensure investments align to company priorities


• Collaborate and seek alignment with the Operating Committee to ensure all key stakeholders align to Operations initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, MBA or MS preferred


• 15+ years of progressive operations experience required with a minimum 5+ years of mulit site production leadership experience


• Prior experience leading In a consumer packaged good space strongly preferred


• Experience developing a comprehensive operations strategy within a manufacturing environment


• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness


• Proven leader with strong strategic and business acumen


• Experience managing large technology teams


• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment


• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information


• Mastery at establishing strategic service provider partnerships


• Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting and business operations


• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; verbal, written and visual


• Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities


• Is self-directed, and can identify potential problem areas proactively


• Ability to explain complex operations concepts in simple terms


• Ability to manage high priority projects


• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI

Additional Requirements

• Must be 21+ years or older


• Must pass any and all required background checks


• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods ("CPG") approach to cannabis, Cresco's house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy's, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco's national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry's first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Regional Senior Vice President of Operations will be responsible for the site level operations within their region, including processing, packaging, maintenance, cultivation, manufacturing, production, and supply chain/distribution. Reporting to the COO and in partnership with the Regional Vice Presidents and General Managers this individual will ensure consistent delivery of finished products for our customers, high standards of regulatory safety and compliance, effective continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain a strong team-oriented employee culture.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Understands current operating procedures in each facility and identifies ways to standardize procedures and best practices across all regional facilities, in partnership with operational excellence
• Partners with COE and Regional GM's to identify continuous improvement opportunities and new process or systems implementations
• Constantly supports opportunities to improve organizational continuity between all functions at each facility and corporate
• Partners with Quality, Safety, and Compliance to ensure facilities are maintained to state regulatory, OSHA, and Cresco quality standards
• Tracks facility KPI's to measure departmental performance, report back to the leadership team, and lead gap analyses to determine improvements where necessary
• Keeps current with industry trends and identifies ways to implement progressive technology into the facilities
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of employees by ensuring proper training is provided for all employees and respective metrics are implemented to measure effectiveness of policies and identify areas of improvement
• Develops and maintains healthy relationships with external vendors/suppliers where needed
• Partner closely with Facility Directors, GM's and HR/TA to ensure adequate staffing levels for all departments in order to meet production goals

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible, successful experience in a high-growth CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods), NHP (Natural Health Products) or healthcare organization, including
• 7+ years managing a large team across multiple sites
• Previous experience in a manufacturing setting with a focus on operational efficiencies and continuous improvement focus
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a broad knowledge of management practices and good business analysis/project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to grasp a large, complex, matrix-oriented business and drive business process improvement.
• Proven ability to manage numerous projects, as well as resources, remotely in a highly dispersed organization.
• A proven track record of results including earnings growth, working capital reduction, SG&A control and operation productivity
• Proven ability to select top talent and create a productive environment that promotes initiative, innovation, continual learning and development of key personnel for future advancement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a wide range of audiences including clients, front line managers and C-level leaders.
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the region and as-needed to other locations throughout the country.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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Full Job Description
Company Description

Join the movement!

Pharmacann Inc., one of the nation’s leading cannabis companies, is changing the way people view cannabis. Be a part of the team shaping the future of this booming industry, where our people, our reputation and our standards matter. With a strong foundation and dynamic growth plan, opportunities to join our team abound in this fast-paced environment. Are you ready to join the movement?

We’re grounded and growing. Based in Chicago, PharmaCann Inc. operates fourteen dispensaries and four production facilities across multiple states including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania with licensing secured in the Midwest and on the east coast. For more information about our company, please visit pharmacann.com.

Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Senior Vice President of Operations will develop and implement systems to ensure optimization of strategic initiatives for the firm and ultimately meet financial and operational goals. The SVP of Operations is directly responsible and will oversee Procurement/Supply Chain, Business Intelligence, Program Management, and other major operational initiatives for the company. This role is highly cross-functional and will requires close, daily interaction with additional functions spanning new markets, business development, operations, finance, and marketing.

The SVP of Operations will provide day-to-day leadership and management guidance to ensure the company’s organizational structure, policies, operations, and people enable the company to achieve business goals and maximize financial results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and implements business plans and strategies to promote the attainment of goals, advance the culture and evolve the business aspects of strategic initiatives
• Works closely with the senior leadership team to establish and execute sound, strategic, and financial goals that address the growing competitive, regulatory, and politically- driven market environments.
• Work efficiently, provide direction, and achieve results by identifying, prioritizing, and allocating resources to strategic initiatives necessary to meet firmwide goals and objectives.
• Develops and monitors standard business processes to ensure consistency and efficiency across appropriate groups such as teams, departments, and staff
• Establishes clear measurement criteria and KPIs to benchmark, evaluate, and improve the company’s operating efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identifies operational performance issues and recommends applicable process improvements to ensure maximum productivity
• Oversees project/program management of major initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Builds and maintains relationships with applicable partners/vendors/suppliers as well as internal associates
• Represents the organization in presentations, events, conferences, etc.
• Ensures adherence to legal regulations and guidelines
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Embodies the culture, values, and tenets of PharmaCann and full support of our purpose, goal, and key objectives.
• The position requires travel to other operational locations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Finance, or related field
• Previous experience in packaged goods, food/beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in designing and implementing strategic business plans is required
• Working within and/or managing public and privately held organizations.
• Ability to adapt to and manage evolving circumstances and apply experience and skills within a changing organizational structure.
• Proven track record of improved KPI’s, and business efficiencies
• Demonstrated experience in addressing multi-site operational and financial team challenges from a mix of experience with a continuous improvement mindset
• Demonstrated ability in creating business strategies that have provided growth, profitability, and success for newly developed programs and/or organizations
• Expert knowledge of business principles, practices, tactics, and tools.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

PharmaCann, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.

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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods ("CPG") approach to cannabis, Cresco's house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy's, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco's national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry's first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Vice President of Operations will oversee the processing, packaging, engineering, and overall facility maintenance, with close collaboration across cultivation, manufacturing, production, and supply chain/distribution across our facilities nationally. As part of our Corporate Center of Excellence, this individual will ensure standardization between sites, consistent delivery of finished products for our customers, high standards of regulatory safety and compliance, effective continuous improvement strategies, and maintain a strong team oriented employee culture.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Understands current operating procedures in each facility and identifies ways to standardize procedures and best practices across all facilities
• Partners with Operational Excellence and Quality teams across facilities nationwide to identify continuous improvement opportunities and oversees their implementation
• Monitors the status of Cresco's automated manufacturing systems and procedures to ensure efficient safety, quality, and compliance measures are met
• Constantly seeks opportunities to improve synergies between Supply Chain, Production, Cultivation, Engineering, Sales Operations, IT, Accounting, and HR
• Partners with Quality, Safety, and Compliance to ensure facilities are maintained to state regulatory, OSHA, and Cresco quality standards
• Creates and tracks KPI's to measure departmental performance, report back to the leadership team, and lead gap analyses to determine improvements where necessary
• Responsible for managing P&L and other financial results across the facilities, including CAPEX and personnel budget
• Keeps current with industry trends and identifies ways to implement progressive technology into the facilities
• Responsible for the overall health and safety of employees by ensuring proper training is provided for all employees and respective metrics are implemented to measure effectiveness of policies and identify areas of improvement
• Develops and maintains healthy relationships with external vendors/suppliers where needed

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Excellence, a plus
• 10+ years leading operations in highly regulated industry, preferably within a manufacturing or warehouse setting
• 5+ years leading and developing a large team of individuals across multiple disciplines and locationswithin a high growth environment
• Experience managing P&L
• Green Belt certification required, Black Belt a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
• Experience using ERP and WMS software
• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices within a manufacturing facility
• Proven ability to manage numerous projects, as well as resources, remotely
• Experience leading and executing large projects across multiple sites, including management of project finances
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with a wide range of audiences
• Ability to travel up to 30%

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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