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The Operations Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the cannabis business unit. They act as a linchpin between various departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring alignment with overarching goals and strategies. Their responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum, from cultivation to distribution, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance with regulations.
Key Responsibilities Include
Leadership and Collaboration: The Operations Director provides strong leadership, collaborating closely with the business unit president and other key stakeholders to execute short and long-term goals. This involves fostering a cohesive team environment and ensuring clear communication across departments.
Production Oversight: They are accountable for all aspects of production, including cultivation, processing, inventory management, and distribution. This entails optimizing production processes to maximize efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Quality Assurance: Ensuring the highest quality cannabis products is paramount. The Operations Director oversees quality assurance processes, implementing protocols to monitor and maintain product quality throughout the production cycle.
Regulatory Compliance: Staying abreast of state and federal regulations is critical in the cannabis industry. The Operations Director ensures that all operations adhere to regulatory requirements, implementing and enforcing company SOPs to maintain compliance.
Performance Evaluation: Regular assessment of facility performance is conducted to identify areas for improvement and optimization. This involves analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing strategies to enhance overall operational efficiency.
Financial Management: Meeting financial goals is integral to the success of the business unit. The Operations Director oversees budgeting, cost control measures, and revenue generation initiatives to ensure financial objectives are met.
In summary, the Operations Director serves as the driving force behind the successful operation of the cannabis business unit, overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring quality and compliance, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve business objectives.
Salary
$120000 - $200000 USD per year
Required Skills
Minimum 21 years of age
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Proven experience in cannabis operations management, preferably in a regulated environment
Strong knowledge of cultivation techniques, processing methods, and distribution logistics
Excellent leadership and team management skills
Ability to develop and implement operational strategies
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desired Skills
Master's degree in a related field
Experience working with multistate operators in the cannabis industry
Knowledge of sustainable and organic cultivation practices
Familiarity with ERP systems and inventory management software
Understanding of financial and budgeting principles in cannabis operations
Passion for the cannabis industry and commitment to its positive impact on society
About FlowerHire
FlowerHire is on a mission to build a conscious cannabis community —one hire at a time. As the leading cannabis talent agency and platform in North America, FlowerHire has filled many hundreds of positions in over a dozen US states since our inception in 2017, prior to California fully legalizing. FlowerHire works with marquee brands and multistate operators in all parts of the cannabis vertical. FlowerHire believes that the cannabis movement will continue to positively impact the human condition more than any other emerging industry in modern history. Our core values include community, authenticity, gratitude, and execution. FlowerHire provides retained executive search, contingent recruitment and human capital advisory services for the cannabis industry.
Benefits
Equal opportunity employer
FlowerHire is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Production
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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