Director, Engineering

Role Overview

• 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