Manager of Processing

PharmaCann•Hamptonburgh, NY

42d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Manager of Processing is responsible for the management and overseeing the processing operations for the Hamptonburgh manufacturing facility. The Manager of Processing role serves to ensure the proper management and execution of production for the processing division operational workflow; from overseeing formulation, extraction, kitchen, infused pre-rolls and products, and final packaging. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient, quality, compliant, and safe practices and standards, while proactively developing and evolving staffing, procedures, and technology towards continuous improvement. This role is responsible for the appropriate communication and collaboration from the New York manufacturing facility with other PharmaCann departments and leadership. The Manager of Processing will report directly to the General Manager of Manufacturing.

Requirements

Preferred at least 2 year employment with PharmaCann to apply.
Preferred at least 4 years experience in manufacturing and/or cannabis operations.
Preferred at least 2 years of prior leadership experience to apply.
Experience working in a fast-paced production environment required. Experience managing over 40+ employees is preferred.
Demonstrates ability to consistently exceed productivity and performance requirements. Shows the capability to handle multiple tasks at once under tight deadlines. Capability to deliver and lead an entire cultivation facility to achieve highly productive results in all departments.
Demonstrates high attention to detail and the ability to resolve conflict and complex issues.
Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others. Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
Ability to create, utilize, and modify electronic documents. Advanced electronic and technical skills preferred.
Knowledge of local, state, regional states, and federal employment laws relating to key areas of responsibility.
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Manufacturing and/or Agricultural management experience, training, and education required.
Ability to direct and manage multiple department with simultaneous success long-term
Company evolving dedication to deliver results; a difference-maker
Inspiring and motivating to leadership
Very effective communication and collaboration skills with external leadership
Analytical, logistical, technical, mechanical skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
Problem solving team leadership skills
Professional, quality, compliant, and safe decision making
Willing to give and take direction
This position is expected to be available as needed to adhere to the responsibilities within and throughout the job description.
Must be eligible for the position based on state and federal laws and regulations
Able to use a computer and/or hand tools while sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
Able to move about a typical office, manufacturing and warehouse environment.
Able to kneel, bend, reach, rotate, and stoop on an intermittent to regular basis daily.
Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Consistent on-time attendance for all scheduled shifts. Prepared for over 40+ hour work weeks within this position, regularly.
Occasional travel by conventional means including aircraft, motor vehicle and the like within the region and to other locations as required.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the management and direction of the Processing departments to operate at a high standard by utilizing PharmaCann practices and standard operating procedures. The role will be supporting the coordination to maintain proper staffing, workflow, and quality standards and results, while proactively developing leadership and making practical and technological advancements to PharmaCann manufacturing practices. This role will work in conjunction with the GM of Manufacturing to ensure all manufacturing KPIs are achieved to meet company expectations.
This position is responsible for holding the processing standard operating procedures by providing proper training, coaching, and guidance to the processing departments to delegate and perform at a high standard consistently, throughout the workflow.
Execution of weekly objectives , requested projects, and routine planning both compliantly and punctually. Communication and collaboration to achieve these results with supporting PharmaCann departments, such as and not limited to, Supply Chain, Facilities, Legal, C&A, Quality Assurance, Controls, Analytics, R&D, Safety, IT, Accounting, Human Resources, 3rd Party Processors, and Retail departments.
Taking direction from the Manufacturing Directors to improve manufacturing practices through analytics, logistics, R&D, and data collection. Communication and coordination with the Facilities and Construction departments to ensure proper maintenance and advancement of the manufacturing facility.
Managing the coordination to execute the weekly objectives, requested projects, and routine plans, compliantly and punctually. Managing teams, including planning, assigning and coordinating work, appraising performance, disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving employee issues.
Providing effective leadership to employees to ensure a complete understanding of and alignment to PharmaCann's vision, mission, and values to maintain a positive work environment and a high level of morale. Support and manage the coordination facility events, such as and not limited to, ownership visits and investor related activities
Be able to provide assistance to the General Manager of Manufacturing towards manufacturing projects, proactively and creatively achieve effective results within a given budget and by a deadline.
Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager of Manufacturing.
This position will follow the direction and training by the General Manager of Manufacturing assigned to the state of New York. This position is expected to be knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of the manufacturing facilities assigned. The role is expected to engage in proactive participation to be able to clearly lead and direct the manufacturing facilities to achieve the high standard processing practices, consistently and compliant.
Training towards PharmaCann's mission statement and leadership development.
Understanding how to compliantly operate within the manufacturing site based on the state laws and regulations.
Provide direction and training to Processing teams with a safe, well maintained, and organized manufacturing facility. Support the Processing departments towards procuring proper supplies and equipment, with recurring purchasing coordination with the Supply Chain department for essential replenishments towards workflow.
Assist with providing leadership and direction to departmental employees to ensure the effective use and management of systems. Think in terms of operational effectiveness, accessibility, security, and scalability.
Support the Processing department towards the direction, coordination, and delegation towards processes of sanitizing, organizing, maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, workspace functionality, and supplies to maintain proper organization of the manufacturing facility.
Support the Processing department towards the communication and collaboration with supporting departments and 3rd party partners, such as and not limited to, Facilities, Safety, C&A, Quality Assurance, and IT, to proactively resolve equipment, technology, and operational issues then prevent standard operating workflow.
Support the Manufacturing department towards noticeable environmental or product quality concerns. Proactively address them by finding solutions to resolve and maintain best practices.
Direct the Processing departments in upholding current laws and regulations towards the manufacturing facility. Adapt to updated laws and regulations to implement safe and effective practices to sustain highest quality standards and efficiencies.
Direct the Processing teams in training and supervision to ensure compliance of the manufacturing facility. Manage, coordinate, train, coach, supervise, discipline, and analyze with staff to maintain compliant practices and workflow. Any compliance or safety mistake or error created must be addressed, reported, and resolved. Communication with appropriate leadership to ensure resolution.
Direct the processing department towards the communication and collaboration with other supporting departments, such as and not limited to, Analytics, Compliance, and Quality Assurance to ensure workflow operation maintains proper reporting, tracking, and compliance with laws, regulations, and company practices.
This position is responsible for the supervision and management of the Processing departments at the New York manufacturing facility. Assist with directing and management of employees, including hiring and developing, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, addressing complaints and resolving employee issues.
Ensure that individual and team performance meets the Company's standards of service and quality.
Supervise the Processing department attendance, time off balances, time off requests, pay change requests, position change requests, and all other attendance and documentation related procedures/processes.