Director of Processing
1 month ago
$72000–$90000 yearly
Full-time
Manhattan, New York
Full Time
$72,000-$90,000.00
Annual bonuses are based upon performance and productivity. Job Summary
IG Phillips Global & Associates are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest-growing jobs sector in New York and the United States. The Director of Processing will be responsible for leading the Processing Division in our microbusiness operations in our upstate New York highly secured farm. The role will ensure facility and authorized division employees are compliant with New York local and state laws, as well as company policies and procedures. This role will oversee all processing activities on the farm, which will include all activities related to the post-harvest production of cannabis flower through primary packaging, as well as secondary packaging for both cannabis flower and infused products. The Director will lead and develop the team responsible for the processing and packaging duties in order to increase efficiency and maximize throughput while maintaining quality standards. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Exercise authority and direction concerning operational issues and budget decisions; participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, department policies, and procedures
Documentation and continued development of internal processes
Continuous improvement in efficiencies, processes and procedures
Manage and coordinate Post Harvest, Cure, Processing and Packaging operations at the facility including: daily activities, supply requests, equipment requirements, training/ development, schedules, personnel and quality assurance.
Inventory oversight, management, and organization.
Ensure product quality; making sure product quality is maintained while being processed, cured, and packaged.
Ensure and oversee tracking logs of all harvested, processed and packaged products.
Understand and perform proper curing and drying methods; understanding, maintaining and executing knowledge of correct levels of humidity and temperature ranges during various stages of production.
Ability to research, evaluate and adapt to new methods, compliance updates, and techniques for operational improvement.
Create, improve, implement, and ensure quality standards and procedures for processing and packaging operations
Implement procedures and systems to increase efficiency, decrease costs, and effectively meet production goals and quality standards
Manage and utilize Processing and Packaging labor force to effectively meet production goals and quality standards
Provide coaching and direction concerning operational and personnel issues in the processing department
Ensure product quality from each specific facility; making sure it is maintained while processed, cured, and packaged
Monitor employee progress; coach, train and develop employees in the accomplishment of their duties and goals through personal and professional growth
Create, implement, and continually review systems for operational efficiency, noting problems and/or redundancies and recommending solutions to better streamline operational efficiency and quality
Create and manage approved budgets in relation to processing and automation at the facility
Assure compliance requirements are met or exceeded through operational and physical support at their facility.
Support regulatory compliance activities including authoring and review of study reports, and SOPs
Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.
Be able to update, manage, and articulate production performance using commercial and production planning tools.
Oversee department Performance Indicators (PIs), Key Performance Indicators, and Monthly production goals.
Manage department operating and labor costs.
Develop, implement, and manage production forecasting and scheduling tools.
Responsible for updating all financial, administrative, and production trackers with process department data on a daily basis.
Oversee all automated seed to sale biomass and finished good transactions, transfers, and inventory adjustments.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Management or any related field required; MBA preferred
5+ years of management experience in field-based project management for a company with multi-site presence
Requires 50-75% of travel
Strong knowledge and experience of post-harvest processing of agricultural/plant material on a commercial scale
Business acumen with broad understanding of the business model, science, facilities, engineering, process development, supply chain, quality, compliance, regulatory, and information technology expectations for cell therapy.
Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
Quick learner – grasps essence quickly and uses information learned to apply elsewhere
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, knows how to work well with diverse and dynamic teams across multiple functions, e.g., operations, sales, legal, marketing, HR, technology
Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; can handle multiple high priority projects simultaneously
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences, including their direct supervisor, upper management, and law enforcement
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We offer benefit packages that may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. EEO Statement
IG Phillips Global & Associates Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances of New York.
