Director, Site Operations

Green Thumb•Toledo, OH

3h•$160,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Director, Site Operations leads plant operations at a cannabis facility, from cultivation through distribution. This role directs daily processes and long-term facility targets, managing resources to maximize safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity, and workplace culture. The Director develops a multilevel professional team and works closely with management to keep facility operations up to standards. The role oversees strategic planning and execution across cultivation, processing, packaging, maintenance, quality, and logistics/fulfillment. It owns the facility budget, analyzes operating data, develops business reporting, and identifies opportunities for improvements and capital expenditures. The Director also maintains facility equipment and preventative maintenance programs, supports compliance with applicable requirements, and is on call to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business.
At least 10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Direct management of more than 100 individuals in a manufacturing setting.
Consumer packaged goods experience.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing a P&L.
Ability to understand and comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations, and willingness to further industry and regulatory knowledge.
At least 21 years of age.
Valid state ID.
Ability to obtain and maintain state badging requirements for work in the cannabis industry, including background check and state review.
Ability to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or as part of a team with sound judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
Adaptability in a demanding, fast-paced environment; strong critical thinking; and professionalism and integrity, including when handling confidential information.

Nice To Haves

MBA or similar degree.
Lean or Six Sigma knowledge; certifications are a plus.
Exposure to horticulture, plant science, or laboratory processing.
Previous operational experience in a growth environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations, including cultivation, processing, packaging, maintenance, quality, and logistics/fulfillment.
Manage facility activities in partnership with departmental managers to accomplish wholesale objectives on time and within budget.
Own the facility budget and analyze efficiency metrics, labor variance, defect rates, cost drivers, volume, and capacity to recommend quality, efficiency, and capital improvements.
Develop and produce reporting that clearly illustrates business trends.
Maintain a company culture consistent with Green Thumb’s corporate culture of accountability, transparency, and enjoyment.
Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that advance Green Thumb’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
Continuously improve employee skills, knowledge, and morale, and foster an environment where the team does the same.
Implement and maintain the facility and equipment preventative maintenance program; replace or adjust facilities and equipment when necessary.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements.
Be on call and respond to emergencies, which may involve scheduling issues, covering a vacant shift, facility issues, or human resources requirements.
Follow workplace safety, training, PPE, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, quality, and compliance requirements; accurately complete records and report or escalate safety and quality concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.