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Director of Pre-Rolls Manufacturing

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Green Thumb Industries Full time
About the Role

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a seasoned professional to lead our Pre-Rolls Manufacturing team. As the Director of Pre-Rolls Manufacturing, you will be responsible for driving innovation and growth in our manufacturing operations. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong understanding of the cannabis industry and a proven track record of success in manufacturing and leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Strategic Leadership
    1. Develop and execute the company's new product strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
    2. Drive innovation and new product development efforts to meet market demands and gain a competitive edge.
    3. Develop and implement new products by defining and assessing the scope of projects, applications that can be used, project financials, operational assessments, and potential equipment options.
  2. Team Management and Development
    1. Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of professionals, including product developers and engineers.
    2. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging cross-functional collaboration with other departments.
    3. Set clear performance expectations, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback to ensure constant growth of our team members.
  3. Process Optimization & Automation
    1. Support the design and development of automated processes for pre-roll production.
    2. Drive the team to deliver ongoing training to sites on process optimization, reformulations, and quality improvements.
    3. Evaluate and source strategic solutions for automation for pre-roll processing and pre-roll packaging.
    4. Select and maintain the appropriate automated manufacturing equipment and machinery per market.
    5. Implement start-up management excellence to ensure vertical startup for all new equipment and process integrations.
  4. Product Development
    1. Oversee the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to commercialization.
    2. Ensure that products meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards while optimizing cost-effectiveness and scalability.
    3. Support the team on documentation required for deployment, such as comprehensive SOPs, formulation spreadsheets, batch records, traceability, and tracking logs.
    4. Drive the Development team to implement standards across the network that ensure premium consumption.
  5. Market Analysis
    1. Stay current with industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
    2. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and market changes to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving cannabis space.
    3. Engage with cannabis and CPG current events to support recommendations and development of new products. Able to strategically build a pipeline with cross-functional teams.
  6. Project Management and Technical Expertise
    1. Implement project management best practices to timelines and milestones for Pre-roll initiatives.
    2. Maintain a deep understanding of the technical aspects of the equipment and products the team is working on.
    3. Offer technical guidance and support to team members and manufacturing sites when necessary.
    4. Manage the implementation of new systems or upgrades through technical transfer for each facility.
    5. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
  7. Budget Management
    1. Develop and manage the budget for all projects flowing through Pre-Rolls, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to support research and development projects.
    2. Explore cost-saving opportunities in ingredients, processes, and packaging.
  8. Regulatory Compliance and Quality
    1. Work with QA and Compliance to ensure that all products meet relevant product safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements.
    2. Implement and maintain robust quality control processes and procedures for new products.
    3. Address and resolve quality and compliance issues.
Requirements
  1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Science or Engineering, Master's degree or PhD strongly preferred.
  2. 10+ years of manufacturing experience.
  3. 8+ years of leadership experience.
  4. Research and development or engineering experience with Pre-rolls.
  5. Proven track record in accomplishing significant and impactful business results.
  6. Demonstrated high level of leadership, relationship management, and communication skills; ability to work effectively with global teams.
  7. Ability to be a technical and strategic leader as well as a hands-on implementer.
  8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with coworkers and management.
  9. Understanding & adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
  10. Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
  11. Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
  12. Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.
Additional Requirements
  1. Must pass any and all required background checks.
  2. Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
  3. Must possess valid driver's license.
  4. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  5. Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry.
  6. Able to travel as needed for product start-up and production site support.