Regional Operations Director

The Role 

GTI is seeking a Regional Operations Director to oversee and manage all aspects of our plant operations across multiple sites responsible for manufacturing our signature cannabis products.  This position is subject to change, but would cover 4 manufacturing locations across 3 states: Minnesota, New Jersey and Rhode Island.  As the Regional Operations Director, you’ll work with our site General Managers to direct daily processes and long-term targets for the facilities you oversee. You’ll maximize safety, compliance, efficiency, productivity and culture. You’ll also blaze the path toward creating and developing the multilevel professional team within each site and you’ll work closely with your management team to keep every detail of the facility up to standards.  

Responsibilities 

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the region, proactively monitoring performance and proposing solutions to address emergent issues
• Build an operations plan for facility plant operations for cultivation, processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment
• Own the regional budget; Analyze 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 improve the skills, knowledge and morale of all employees; create an environment where the entire team does the same
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements
• Will be required 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 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering or Business required
• 10+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; direct management of 100+ individuals in a manufacturing setting required
• Consumer Packaged Good experience required
• In-depth knowledge & understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, certifications a plus
• Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science and/or lab processing, a plus
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing a P&L required
• 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  
• Must possess valid driver’s license 
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry