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Through its High Profile locations in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and New Jersey, the company provides customers with access to high-quality cannabis products and exceptional retail experiences.\nC3 currently operates almost 150,000 sq. ft of total cultivation and processing facilities, with 110,000 sq. ft in Missouri and 37,000 sq. ft. in Massachusetts.\nJOB SUMMARY:\nThe Operations Manager is responsible for directly overseeing the automation, packaging, inventory, and distribution departments, as well as general operations of the facility. Key responsibilities include managing operational resources, maintaining and enhancing SOPs, policies, operational standards, driving product quality and team performance, and delivering meaningful KPI reporting to executive leadership in a scalable and efficient manner.\nJOB DUTIES:\nCore duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.\nOperations & Production Management\nOversee the quality of manufactured products under the Cloud Cover and Galactic brands.\nDevelop and manage SOPs for the product and inputs intake, packaging, inventory management, warehousing and logistics of cannabis goods and packaging inventory to ensure they meet the needs of the company.\nEvaluating performance objectives and metrics to determine inbound or outbound productivity requirements to achieve time, accuracy, and quality expectations.\nMaintain active knowledge of incoming or outgoing inventory, and inventory levels on hand by communicating with department heads.\nAssist with the ongoing maintenance of an inventory management system for a large variety of SKU’s and product categories.\nMaintain oversight of the facility vaults; ensure they are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.\nOwn the weekly production plan for the facility: set production goals, communicate the plan and priorities to Supervisors and department leads, and ensure the facility meets the output targets required by the business.\n\nTeam Leadership and Collaboration\nResponsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned departments at the facility; Supports department leads in addressing production issues, implements solutions to prevent recurrence.\nAssist with researching, evaluating, and selecting vendors, while maintaining strong working relationships with strategic suppliers.\nWork cross functionally with various departments to discuss production strategy and packaging needs, product quality, and facilitate additional initiatives.\nCompliance & Quality Assurance\nMaintain compliance with local and state regulations, company policies and SOPs for both inventory and packaging of cannabis products and non-cannabis products.\nDirectly communicate with governing bodies and METRC team on interpretations of regulations; resolve any discrepancies and issues.\nMaintain and ensure a clean, sanitary environment and strict biosecurity and food handling protocols through the manufacturing facility.\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nDirectly supervises Inventory & Packaging Supervisors, Automation Supervisor, and Data/Inventory Specialists, including performance oversight, task delegation, and training.\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\n5+ years of direct management experience, including a salaried workforce, in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.\nBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field.\nStrong interpersonal skills, ability to build and lead a high performance and efficient team while fostering a positive culture and work environment.\nProven experience in a managerial role of at least 30+ employees\nWorking knowledge of safety and security requirements; 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