Director of Operations

Ayr Wellness•Warrendale, PA

15h

About The Position

The Director of Operations will be responsible for directing manufacturing and logistics activities to ensure that AYR delivers high-quality products while maintaining the most efficient product cost structure. The Director of Operations is accountable for meeting production demand that supports corporate top-line revenue while improving efficiency to bottom-line growth. This position is responsible for all day-to-day manufacturing operations, including purchasing, production planning, manufacturing, and shipping of quality products with continuous quality and process improvements to ensure attainment of operational goals, tactics, and priorities that drive business results with a focus on quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field required.
Supervised 25 or more associates in an FDA controlled, SQF or cGMP production environment
A high-touch, credible, hands-on , visible leader with instant credibility and inspiration to the team
Demonstrated track record in team building and driving operational efficiencies
10+ years’ experience in manufacturing and logistics; bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Lean manufacturing or six sigma knowledge a plus
Outstanding people skills, organizational skills, and a passionate leadership style
Team player with the ability to gain consensus through collaboration and open dialogue
A sense of urgency, high energy, and hands-on approach
Ability to pass a background check.
Current Driver’s license required
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed
Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly
10 + years ' experience in management, leadership, manufacturing and production
Knowledge of inventory control, production operations, packaging operations, order management, performance metrics, costs, and other techniques.
Possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, initiative, and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in the medical cannabis industry not required, but a plus
Start-up experience, a plus

Responsibilities

Manage all day-to-day aspects of operations, oversee scheduling, capital equipment maintenance, training, production planning and logistics
Work with the S&OP team to understand product demand, growth, and trends , and convert this information to a functional manufacturing forecast
Review and approve production and scheduling plans to ensure they align with the product forecast
M aintain inventory levels of key manufacturing components, and facilitate the flow of raw material from cultivation to manufacturing
Ensure compliance with all SOPs, review processing metrics and work to improve efficiency.
Ensure quality assurance standards and metrics are maintained
Work with the e ngineering team to execute the commercialization of new products in the local market
Maintain a strong presence in the field to effectively coach and support operations teams
Ensure operations environments are brand appropriate (i.e., positive, reassuring, energetic, encouraging, educational and welcoming)
Ensure operational priorities, processes and procedures are communicated and understood
Assure the cost-effective manufacturing of quality pharma-grade products
Responsible for and working closely with the VP of Manufacturing and VP of Cultivation , in the planning of all CAPEX projects
Responsible for the successful coordination and execution of all capital improvement projects
Partner with Compliance Team to monitor and maintain proper operations compliance controls with all federal/state regulations
Lead production and operational management teams ensuring collaboration and cross-departmental efficiencies.
Plan and monitor the day-to-day operations to ensure no interruptions in production.
Maintain a strong presence to effectively coach and support our cultivation and processing teams.
Ensure manufacturing environments are brand appropriate (i.e., positive, reassuring, energetic, encouraging, educational and welcoming).
Ensure operational priorities, processes and procedures are communicated and understood.
Assure the cost-effective manufacturing of quality pharma-grade products.