Aeriz

Aeriz Holdings Corp., a multi-state, award-winning leader in the cannabis industry, is hiring a General Manager in Riverbank, CA. With cannabis operations in Chicago, IL; Anna, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Riverbank, CA; and Humboldt County, CA, Aeriz is the largest aeroponic cannabis cultivator in North America, currently operating at over $140 million in revenue.. ft indoor aeroponic cannabis cultivation facility in Riverbank, CA with an onsite extraction lab and approximately 250 employees.. The GM/OM will lead and drive all aspects of Aeriz' cannabis cultivation and processing operations at the Riverbank facility.. Hire and manage a team of approximately 250 people in cultivation, processing, extraction, edibles manufacturing, warehousing, packaging, facilities management and distribution.. Cannabis dispensary relationships

general manager

General Manager

Department:  Operations

Employment Type:  Permanent - Full Time

Location:  Riverbank, CA (Corporate)

Reporting To:  Chief Executive Officer

Compensation:  $165,000 - $225,000 / year

Description

Aeriz Holdings Corp., a multi-state, award-winning leader in the cannabis industry, is hiring a General Manager in Riverbank, CA. With cannabis operations in Chicago, IL; Anna, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Riverbank, CA; and Humboldt County, CA, Aeriz is the largest aeroponic cannabis cultivator in North America, currently operating at over $140 million in revenue.

The General Operations Manager will be responsible for a 325,000 sq. ft indoor aeroponic cannabis cultivation facility in Riverbank, CA with an onsite extraction lab and approximately 250 employees.

We are seeking a hands-on GM/OM with strong management and production experience in mid-to-large sized companies; preferably in the cannabis, wine and spirits, pharmaceutical, food, electronics or other CPG industries. The GM/OM will lead and drive all aspects of Aeriz' cannabis cultivation and processing operations at the Riverbank facility.

The general manager will need to exhibit a strong spirit of collaboration to ensure operations are managed effectively with a goal to deliver a consistent high quality product in a high performance culture. The general manager will create an environment of continuous process improvement and manage the key processes in the production areas to optimize the yields of the plants and the extraction lab.

Responsibilities
Hire and manage a team of approximately 250 people in cultivation, processing, extraction, edibles manufacturing, warehousing, packaging, facilities management and distribution.
Ensure Aeriz products are produced in a safe environment for our employees while adhering to all governmental regulations.
Ensure product safety. Develop and enforce proper product and work-in-process tracking, movement, product security and compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Work closely with Director of Cultivation to implement best practices, drive continuous improvement, and ensure SOPs are followed in daily production processes.
Lead and drive effective efficiency improvement initiatives in processing, packaging, and warehousing.
Work closely with the wholesale sales team to manage customer product supply.
Lead and drive lean operations, quality improvement, and capacity expansion initiatives in the processing, warehousing, and packaging portions of the operation.
Work closely with Facilities to implement facility modifications and upgrades required for efficient production capacity.
Identify, lead, and develop talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness in order to meet company goals.
Instill a production mindset in the culture.
Participate in Aeriz innovation programs as well as new product development and implementation.

Qualifications
Proven experience and success in manufacturing management for a mid-to-large sized consumer goods manufacturing company with strong attention to detail, organization skills, and excellent communication skills to all parts of the organization.
7-10 years or more of proven manufacturing management and leadership experience ideally within the cannabis, wine and spirits, pharmaceutical, food, electronics or other CPG industries.
Bachelor's degree in a manufacturing operations or business-related discipline. Degrees in other disciplines in conjunction with suitable experience and accomplishment will be considered.
Inherently sound human resource values and problem resolution skills in combination with a history of strong leadership skills and talent development of those, directly and indirectly, reporting to this person.
Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing operations to achieve improved performance and profitability.
Possesses the financial acumen to manage, measure, and improve operations' effectiveness and profitability.
Demonstrated knowledge on managing and improving employee safety, product quality, and packaging for consumers.
Strong written and communication skills with the ability to interact with every level of the organization.
Ability to manage detailed processes consistently and ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.
Proven ability to hire and develop a solid, cohesive management team to manage each functional area of the business.
Ability to negotiate and handle public relations.
Broad financial management and strategic management skills.
Ability to work with all levels of management and employees and motivate them to high performance.
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
Department oversight will include:  Grow operations
Harvest, cure and trim operations
Extract lab operations
Edibles manufacturing
Packaging
Product Development
Inventory management
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Delivery operations
Interface with sales force and sales force management
Administrative functions - finance and human resources
Maintenance functions
Safety processes and procedures

Key relationships outside the organization include the following:  Vendor management
Outside testing labs
Cannabis dispensary relationships
Local and state government licensing agencies
Local community and government
Corporate functions within Aeriz

Benefits
Total compensation range (base + bonus): $165,000 - $225,000 / year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Paid time off and paid holidays
Casual dress code

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