Plant Manager

Lazarus Naturals • Portland, OR

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, with a comprehensive operation that includes farming, extraction, chemical processing, packaging, supply chain, and warehousing. Lazarus Naturals focuses on making quality hemp-based CBD accessible, owning its manufacturing process from farm to packaging. Cycling Frog aims to normalize casual use THC products by offering convenient, affordable, and fun THC beverages. The company is committed to accessibility through a 60% Assistance Program for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those with income challenges.

Requirements

• 5+ years of senior level role managing a production/packaging team.
• 15+ years of experience in food and/or beverage production.
• Experience at multiple sizes and maturities of companies, specifically at start-ups and mid-stage companies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Passionate and skilled at recruiting, training, and coaching team members.
• Self-starter with excellent prioritization skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
• Software experience: experienced at Google Sheets/Excel, ERP experience, and the ability and interest to learn new software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in METRC regulated cannabis operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Operational leadership team to develop the strategic operations plan.
• Develop, present, and lead Capex and improvement plans for production & warehousing.
• Manage the planning, ROI analysis, risk analysis and execution for production projects.
• Develop and execute product cost targets and long-term goals.
• Determine key cost drivers and identify areas for cost savings.
• Partner with Finance & BI teams to develop better visibility and reporting for targets, goals, and KPIs.
• Educate and mentor the team on the importance of their goals and deliverables.
• Manage the implementation of workstation time-card tracking for actual labor costing.
• Build automated reporting and tracking for employee hours/work time.
• Manage inventory reporting and inventory cycle count program.
• Plan inventory and warehouse needs, and floor layout.
• Manage the annual production and staffing plan.
• Clearly define goals and responsibilities for production & warehouse teams.
• Manage the production schedule and proactively mitigate inventory out of stocks.
• Proactively work cross-functionally to alleviate operational challenges.
• Manage the production, warehouse & formulation teams.
• Ensure all quality standards and processes are maintained on the production floor.
• Lead production and formulation teams to work efficiently by building capability and better practices.
• Understand production and formulation processes to prioritize improvements.
• Manage all warehouse operations, kitting, return to stock process, inventory, and site cleanliness.
• Ensure all inventory and materials are properly stored and inventory systems are accurate.
• Lead the implementation of lean principles across all operations.
• Lead teams to determine root causes and create lasting solutions to ongoing issues.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency.
• Develop plans and gain buy-in for personnel, facility, and Capex changes.
• Lead the determination, implementation, and onboarding of proper systems for Portland production teams.
• Lead the implementation of operations modules for the ERP system.
• Develop and implement proactive measures with Quality & Sanitation to manage product quality.
• Build Capacity Planning tools to review equipment and personnel capacity.
• Manage, train, and inspire the team.
• Develop an environment that promotes initiative, open communication, accountability, and excellence.
• Be a hands-on leader who understands systems and enjoys working on the production floor.
• Wade into operational practices, processes, and systems to understand how the organization works.
• Provide coaching and development of staff to create clear career pathing.
• Provide training to support staff members in their jobs and career paths.
• Build and manage labor and departmental budgets.
• Build and proactively manage against demand and labor capacity planning tools.
• Take a long-term view of the organization, focusing on servicing customers and providing value.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed