Director of Operations

Ayr Wellness•Warrendale, PA

11d

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. Master’s degree preferred
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

Nice To Haves

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
Maintain 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 engineering 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.