Plant Manager

WYLD•Columbus, OH

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld. The Plant Manager’s key purpose is directly leading all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility. This includes but is not limited to: ensuring accountability at all levels; managing department managers (Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities) and their staff, strategically planning and organizing all production operations, overseeing all aspects of the production process, communicating effectively between all partnering departments, reviewing and approving payroll, managing financial budgets, providing monthly production analysis and presenting data to Operations leadership to ensure proper execution. A successful Plant Manager at WYLD will have a history of driving purpose, vision and engagement across multiple functions; hiring, training and developing future leaders; and has demonstrated a history of resilience, personal accountability, and integrity.

Requirements

At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment
At least 2 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments
Proficient in Excel, data analysis and other inventory management systems
High attention to detail
Problem solving and ability to excel under pressure
Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects
Ability to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilities
Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
Proficiency in Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack
Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Frequent travel required between buildings and sites
Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
Must be 21 years of age or older (state regulations)
Willingness to submit to a background check
Ability to obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certification

Nice To Haves

ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card
Experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organization
Directly supervises Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams
Clearly communicate with Department Managers throughout production to provide adequate support
Audit employee performance reviews for each employee with their Department Manager
Responsible for overseeing hiring and terminating
Use resources available to train and develop Department Managers, while also ensuring all staff follow training schedules
Partners with Sales and Sales Ops teams to ensure production meets sales demand
Work between both the Sacramento and Long beach facilities, providing guidance and management to both teams
Ensures a culture of accountability at all levels of the organization
Ensure that inventory and transfer compliance management is up to date: this includes CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation and inventory is never more than ±5% of reported quantities
Is the subject matter expert on their state’s compliance laws
Authorizes the release of product batches based on quality and compliance requirements
Drives results in all deliverables (production quotas and people metrics)
Follows sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
Forecast, purchase, and allocate all raw materials and product components using best practices for inventory management and organization based on production plans; manage lead times and storage capacity for all raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels in both on-site and off-site locations
Oversee management of Food Safety Compliance Program, including: Training of all staff to maintain food safe work habits, Regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPs, Employee coaching and process adjustments as needed, Compliance testing and corrective action planning
Able to sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problems
Able to create a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best selves to work and commit to the organization’s objectives
Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs