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Green Thumb Industries (GTI)

Operations Manager

Green Thumb Industries (GTI), Low Moor, Virginia, us, 24457

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GTI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our production team in our Low Moor, VA facility. As Operations Manager, you’ll coordinate with on the ground leadership to direct all the daily processes and long‑term targets of our production facility in Low Moor. You’ll grind away at the details of managing internal resources to maximize safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture. You’ll also blaze the path toward creating and developing the multi–level professional team in Low Moor, and you’ll work closely with the management team to keep every detail of the facility up to snuff. You will be the one to ensure product quality standards are maintained, complete and accurate orders are processed and delivered, and inventory integrity is maintained. The operational duties are mostly hands‑on and direct in nature and require substantial time be spent on the plant floor working closely and directly with all production employees. A strong leader knows that success is always a joint effort, and the Operations Manager will also excel at working with leadership from GTI Headquarters to help make sure GTI is smoking the competition at every level!

Responsibilities

Oversee all strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations for processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment

Manager all facility activities working closely with departmental managers ensuring wholesale objectives are accomplished on time and budget

Partner with facility General Manager on budgeting; Analysis of facility data,including efficiency metrics, labor variance analysis, defect rates, cost drivers, volume and capacity planning, etc. to make recommendations on optimal quality and efficiency improvements and capital expenditures

Develop and produce reporting to clearly illustrate the trends of the business

Manage and maintain a company culture consistent with the culture established at GTI corporate of accountability, transparency and enjoyment

Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance GTI’s mission, vision, goals and objectives

Continuously improvethe skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; create an environment where the entire team does the same

Implement and maintain wholesale facility and equipment preventative maintenance program; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary

Ensurecompliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements

Will berequired to be on‑call and to respond to emergency situations at any time. This may include scheduling issues, potentially covering a vacant shift, facility issues and/or human resources requirements

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business, preferred

5+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; direct management of 30+ individuals in a manufacturing setting required

Consumer Packaged Good experience preferred

In‑depth knowledge & understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, certifications a plus

Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science and/or lab processing, a plus

Can‑do attitude and ability to adapt quickly; business is experiencing tremendous growth so previous operational experience in growth environment is substantially preferred

Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start‑up, fast‑paced environment

Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non‑verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

Possesses a high level of critical thinking

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI

Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws

Additional Requirements

Must pass any and all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Although GTI is not a federal contractor and therefore, not under compliance mandates to report on the percentage of its workforce that is comprised of employees with disabilities or Veterans, we provide applicants and employees with a voluntary option to confidentially self‑identify as a person with a disability or a Veteran as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Identifying yourself as a Veteran or individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self‑identified in the past.

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