Commercial Operations Manager

Vireo Health•Elk River, MN

36d

About The Position

Here at Vireo Health, Inc. ("Vireo") our mission is to bring the best of technology, science, and engineering to the cannabis industry. We are a physician-led, customer-focused team of more than 500 dedicated employees creating best-in-class cannabis products and customer experiences.â¯Vireo is proud to have one of the most diverseâ¯workforces in cannabis, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion through engaging employee outreach programs, community events, and non-profit partnerships. We are rapidly expanding nationwide, and we are looking for talented, compassionate, and dedicated people to join our team and help us grow. From Cultivation to Operations to Sales & Marketing, we are hiring people who share our vision and passion for improving people's lives. If you are looking for a positive work environment where your contributions truly make a difference, click apply and let us learn about you! In this role The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production at the SITE production facility and ensuring operations meet inventory demands. This individual is responsible for production planning, plant safety, quality and production metrics. This position reports to the state Director of Operations.

Requirements

Strong quantitative skill set
Adapt to rapidly changing environment
Ability to use multiple software platforms and potentially develop personal tools
Experience working in USDA/FDA regulated environment
At least two years of people management experience
Can prioritize with minimal direction
Experience with conflict management
Familiar with multitiered supply chain
Familiar with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (or similar)
Ability to participate in physical labor (lift up to 50 pounds) on occasion
Ability to work with a computer and remain seated or standing for extended periods of time
Low to medium level machine noise will be regular
Bachelor's degree in management, Engineering Discipline, Science Discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience with machine automation
MBA or Advanced technical degree is preferred
Can work weekends or evening as job demands
Ability to communicate orally with team
Occasional heavy lifting may be required

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance: Lead a culture of safety by ensuring all safety protocols are strictly followed, overseeing plant safety initiatives, and leading state facility inspections to meet compliance requirements.
Quality Assurance: Drive excellence in quality by partnering with the quality department in the implementation of rigorous quality control measures across all processes from cultivation to distribution, ensuring product standards are consistently met and meet custom expectations.
Delivery & Efficiency: Oversee production planning and execution to align with inventory goals, ensure execution of production plans to maintain critical inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of products to meet customer demands.
Cost Management: Optimize resource allocation, including inventory management and ordering of production materials, to control costs while maintaining high operational efficiency and product quality.
Team Development and Leadership: Manage and develop a cross-functional team, ensuring all teams work cohesively towards common goals, with a strong focus on servant leadership to foster team growth and development.
Inventory Control: ensure accurate inventory management, documentation, and workflow within the Seed to Sale inventory system, overseeing the allocation and release of inventory to sales team.
Innovation & implementation: Lead the launch of new products and the integration of new technologies, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal disruption to ongoing operations.
Employee training & HR Coordination: Oversee Comprehensive employee training programs to maintain disruption to ongoing operations.
Facility Coordination: Collaborate with the Facilities team to ensure all facility needs are met, supporting seamless operations across the site.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as required to meet business needs and support overall operational success.