The Role GTI is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our production team. 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 Cottage Grove, MN. 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 multilevel professional team, 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.

Requirements

Will be required to be on-call and to respond to emergency situations at any time.

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