Plant Manager
Department : Operations
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Orange - MA
Reporting To : Regional Director of Ops
Compensation : $90,000 - $115,000 / year
Description
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.
Ability to excel in a fast-growing / fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.
Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way
Wyld's core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
The Plant Manager's key purpose is directly leading all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility. This includes but is not limited to : ensuring accountability at all levels; managing department managers (Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities) and their staff, strategically planning and organizing all production operations, overseeing all aspects of the production process, communicating effectively between all partnering departments, reviewing and approving payroll, managing financial budgets, providing monthly production analysis and presenting data to the Sr. Director of Operations to ensure proper execution. A successful Plant Manager at WYLD will have a history of driving purpose, vision and engagement across multiple functions; hiring, training and developing future leaders; and has demonstrated a history of resilience, personal accountability, and integrity.
- Make a Mark
- We Blaze Our Own Trail
- Brand First
- We Mean Business
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following
Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organizationDirectly supervises Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teamsClearly communicate with Department Managers throughout production to provide adequate supportAudit employee performance reviews for each employee with their Department ManagerResponsible for overseeing hiring and terminatingUse resources available to train and develop Department Managers, while also ensuring all staff are following training schedules.Partners with Sales and Sales Ops teams to ensure production meets sales demandEnsures a culture of accountability at all levels of the organizationEnsure that inventory and transfer compliance management is up to date : this includes CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation and inventory is never more than ±5% of reported quantities Is the subject matter expert on their state's compliance lawsDrives results in all deliverables (production quotas and people metrics)Follows sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annuallyForecast, purchase, and allocate all raw materials and product components using best practices for inventory management and organization based on production plans; manage lead times and storage capacity for all raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels in both on-site and off-site locationsOversee management of Food Safety Compliance Program, including :Training of all staff to maintain food safe work habitsRegular compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPsEmployee coaching and process adjustments as neededCompliance testing and corrective action planningAble to sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problemsAble to create a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best selves to work and commit to the organization's objectivesQualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.At least 5 years of directly-related experience and / or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environmentAt least 2 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departmentsMust be proficient in Excel, data analysis and other inventory management systemsHigh attention to detailProblem solver that thrives under pressureExcellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjectsMust be able to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilitiesEffectively communicate information and respond to questions / suggestions from various levels within the companyPossess advanced mathematical skills : addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionPerform advanced visual quality inspections on productsWilling to submit to a background checkMust obtain all state required : permits, licenses, certificationsServSafe Food Handler's Card preferredState regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or olderBenefits
As a exempt employee , you'll receive a competitive salary of $90K-115K / year, 11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.
Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000
