Verano is hiring: Manager, Production in Rocky Hill

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Manager, Production

Requisition ID: 11059

Department: CPG - Management

Travel: None

Location:

Rocky Hill, CT, US, 06067

Workplace Type: On-Site

Shift: First Shift

Verano Holdings Corp. (CSE: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNOF), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companiesbased on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance,isa vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracinga missionof saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulatedcannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia. Verano’s active operationsspan 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more atwww.verano.com .

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee theoperationalmanagementand business activitiesof theproductiondepartmentin their assigned facility.
• Motivate production team by providing encouragement, being a servant leader, and giving constructive feedback.
• Responsible for driving theproductiondepartmentto achieve and surpass goals and objectives, that will maximize output and minimize cost resulting in higher profitability.
• Direct andimplement SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advancetheirdepartment, and ensure continuing operations to increase productivity and guarantee regulatory compliance.
• Develop and meet the production schedule of manufactured goods.
• Assist facilityleadership in the development and execution ofthe facility production schedule.
• Maintainproductinventory levels based onsales forecast andproductionschedules.
• Ensure quality, safety, GMPs and ISO standards are followed.
• Monitor performance of equipment and machinery in collaboration withthemaintenance team.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities Assistant Managers and Leads.
• Operate as an inclusive leader; engage all associates in a manner that supports company strategy and retention.
• Support inventory management of finished products and record batch numbers.
• Ensure that all QC/QA protocols are being followed and maintained.
• Follow and enforce all rules and regulations for food production, health and safety, and additional requirements set by the State and municipality in which we operate.
• Partnerwith HumanResourcesto effectively manage thedepartmentworkforce.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• 3+ year experience working in a manufacturing facility or within a commercial cannabis facility.
• 2+ year previous management/supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures required.
• Understands and is comfortable operating within six sigma and continuous improvement processes.
• Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability,good judgment, initiative, attention to detail, drive for change, getting organizational support, building ownership and commitment, making though decisions and developing others.
• Proficient in the use of ERP and inventory management software.
• High attention to detail and is goal driven.
• Consistently goes above and beyond to ensure business needs are met.
• Ability to positively motivate and support teammates.
• Must be 21 years of age or older, and able to successfully register with the state’s cannabis commission as an agent.
• Must be able to comply with all laws, regulations, and policies associated with the industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year(s) of management/supervisory experience in the cannabis industry preferred.
• Operations or performance improvement skill sets preferred.
• Previous experience in food production and manufacturing.

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 50 lb. Able to stand for 90% of the time. Comfortable with heights, occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the lights, filters, trellis netting and ceiling fans up to 25ft. Comfortable working atop and traversing scaffolding, when required. Comfortable with changing environment temperatures and humidity. Exposure to pollen, dust, dander, and other nature elements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.

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