Director of Manufacturing Job at Jushi USA in Scranton

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING:This Director of Manufacturing position will be responsible for overseeing and directly managing the extraction, refinement, formulation, and filling processes for a variety of cannabis products in a manufacturing environment. This role will provide guidance, leadership, actively manage, share information, and develop & continually improve best practices. This Director of Manufacturing will be responsible for aligning corporate directives and initiatives, ensuring the required level of quality, safety, and service is achieved by holding the staff accountable. The Director of Manufacturing will assist in identifying and tracking KPIs established by executive management and will be responsible for ensuring brand and product alignment. Additionally, this role will be directly involved in managing safety programs specific to the lab, ensuring compliance and adhering to all state and local regulations.THE TEAM:Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Jushi is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company that develops and operates high-end retail locations, premium brands, state-of-the-art cultivation, processing, manufacturing facilities, along with a cutting-edge online platform that is setting a new standard for a sophisticated, data-driven, modern cannabis experience. Since its founding in 2018, Jushi has grown from just a handful of people with an idea to more than 1500 employees strong. The Company has scaled its operations in seven states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Nevada, and Ohio, and has been named one of the top five cannabis companies to work for by Cannabis Business Times.The Company operates more than two dozen retail locations across the country under the retail brand, BEYOND / HELLO™ as well as under the recently acquired brands, Nature's Remedy, and NuLeaf. The Company provides an unparalleled in-store experience, coupled with online reservations and in-store express pickup.Each day, Jushi team members continue to grow, cultivate, process and manufacture a comprehensive suite of cannabis brands under the names: The Bank, The Lab, Tasteology, Nira + Medicinals and Sèche, which are addressing a wide variety of consumer and patient needs across multiple states.WHAT YOU WILL DO:Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and ensure a safe, efficient, productive and positive work environment Assist with product development, process development, equipment selection and installation of manufacturing equipment in collaboration with vendors and partnersMaintain process and product development related to extraction and refinement of plant material, etc.), oversight of multiple teams within the manufacturing/lab area for extracting, formulation and fillingManage ingredient, raw material, and packaging procurement, coordinate material and resource allocationCreate and manage daily, weekly, and long-term production and sourcing schedules to meet company needsDevelop and maintain KPIs for monitoring operational efficiency of manufacturing programs and for employeesHire, train and hold team members accountable to company standardsEnsure compliance with cGMP regulations, local and state governing bodies, OSHA and other relevant worker safety regulations in a manufacturing environmentEnsure utilization of ERP and QMS to ensure consistent products and high-quality controlPartner with technology and compliance team to ensure efficient regulatory compliance for all manufacturing related activities (document records, inventory counts, etc.)Maintain a robust Quality Management System to ensure consistent quality controlWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Manufacturing, Engineering or similar field or at least 4 years' experience in cannabis manufacturingPrevious Hydrocarbon and CO2 extraction experience is requiredHighly skilled and experienced in botanical extractions including distillation, isolates, and crystallizationExperienced in creating crude oil and other related extraction productsSuperior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meetingKnowledge of management and organizational concepts, principles, and techniques with demonstrated professional assertivenessExperience complying with GMP standardsExcellent critical thinking skills to be able to troubleshoot any issues with the processes and instrumentationStrong math and computer skills, including ability to create and interpret dataInterview, hire and train required extraction/formulation laboratory personnel in order to keep up with production requirementsConsistently achieve quality end products with repeatabilityCreate new and improved product formulationsEnsuring regulatory compliance, including safety, environmental and document control requirementsAbility to resolve any conflict respectfully and in a timely manner, addressing and resolving problems in order to create a culture of engagement and high-performanceEnsuring equipment reliability throughout production process10 plus years' experience managing product, staff, and resources in a commercial manufacturing operation Contract and vendor negotiation experienceDemonstrated ability to achieve manufacturing objectives in terms of volume, product mix, cost, and qualityExtensive knowledge in environment, health and safety standards in agricultural operations requiredExtensive knowledge of food safety, security and GMP guidelinesPrevious commercial cannabis growing experience preferred.Enjoys working in a start-up, fast-paced environmentAbility to work independently in a highly organized mannerMust pass criminal background checkMost importantly, the Director of Manufacturing will be a team-player and a respectful collaborator, always using their position to grow the company through the empowerment and development of othersWHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI:We offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Jushi 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.