The Director, Manufacturing – Engineering and Packaging will provide oversite, direction, and technical/training support to our team of Engineers and facilities team members.
A primary goal of this role is to development automated solutions and CI for our sites to deliver outstanding quality cannabis to our consumers and patients at scale.
The Director, Manufacturing – Engineering and Packaging, and their team, will play a pivotal strategic role in ushering priority projects from a feasibility though a full IQ/OQ/PQ validation and hand-off with a technical transfer to the site production team.
This team will also work with the facilities team to deliver productivity improvements and execute GTI’s automation strategy.
Develop and execute the company’s manufacturing strategy in alignment with overall business strategy.
Evaluate, source, integrate, commission and transfer knowledge for automated systems capable of packing, labeling, sealing, erecting, weighing, dispensing, inspecting and other common automated CPG needs.
Build cost model and justification for projects that accelerate the business and generate revenue.
Accountable for keeping all projects on schedule, within budget and finished to completion.
Coordinate the efforts of Engineering and technical resources based on Senior Leadership Priorities and Site 90-day plan priorities.
Mentor and coach direct reports to ensure full utilization of team members skills and capabilities.
Establish and maintain best-practice standards for policies, procedures, and engineering documentation.
Work with other departments (i.e. Prod Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, etc.) to integrate new systems.
Conduct studies, identify problems, recommend alternatives, and implement solutions in coordination with engineering team and local facility teams to ensure constant optimization.
Provide support to Start-up GM’s in delivering a successful ramp up: Staffing, equipment layout and requirements, construction hand off, regulatory engagement, best-practice processes, and technical transfer for equipment.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 7+ years managing professional Operations and Engineering efforts.
Cannabis experience strongly preferred.
Proven strategic experience in overseeing all aspects of large-scale operationalization and construction.
Knowledgeable of TPM-based continuous improvement methodology.
Knowledgeable of Engineering problem solving.
Able to diagnose complex technical systems and develop simple human-machine interface and training solutions for optimal operations.
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness.
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment.
Possesses a high level of critical thinking.
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks.
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.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance