Operations Manager

Ayr Wellness•Winchester, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is the operational lead for AYR Wellness's Winchester, VA facility, a co-located cultivation and retail site. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this person will ensure the cultivation facility meets production, quality, and compliance standards while maintaining the day-to-day rhythms of a well-run site. They will work in close partnership with the on-site Pharmacist General Manager, who leads retail operations and regulatory compliance, to ensure both sides of the co-located facility operate in sync.

Requirements

Must meet age requirements as outlined by state cannabis agencies.
Able to pass background check and drug screening as required by the Virginia state cannabis agency.
2+ years of experience in commercial cannabis production.
2+ years in a role with managerial responsibilities.
Strong indoor horticulture and greenhouse management experience.
Thorough understanding of Virginia cannabis regulations and how they apply to site operations.
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Comfortable operating as a collaborative site leader alongside a peer GM in a shared facility.
Four-year degree in horticulture, agriculture, or a related field or equivalent demonstrated experience in commercial cannabis or agricultural production.
4-6 years of horticulture experience at a commercial scale.

Responsibilities

Serve as the operational lead for the Winchester cultivation facility, ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently, and in alignment with AYR standards.
Lead, schedule, and develop a cultivation and operations team of approximately four employees.
Conduct safety audits and corrective actions; maintain a zero-recordable safety environment.
Manage adherence to the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the facility.
Oversee inventory documentation, ordering, receiving, and delivery coordination.
Responsible for all cultivation tasks and processes including crop scheduling, demand planning, harvesting, manicuring and packaging of all products to meet market demand.
Maintain and adjust environmental and irrigation conditions to support superior product quality throughout the full crop lifecycle.
Responsible for the management of the fertilizer program including nutrient stock levels, batch management, and recipe calibration.
Implement and oversee sanitation protocols across all grow zones.
Troubleshoot cultivation equipment, irrigation systems, and environmental control software.
Identify crop problems and determine timely solutions; escalate as required.
Ensure all cultivation activities are properly documented in accordance with state regulations and AYR standards.
Train cultivation staff on all processes, SOPs, pesticide application and safety, and fertigation protocols.
Provide mentorship, performance reviews, and development support to direct reports.
Ensure departmental compliance with state cannabis regulations; maintain zero compliance recordables.
Other duties as assigned.