Director of Farm Operations

ViridianStaffing's Client is looking for a confident, experienced self-starter tobecome the Director of Farm Operations for a fast growing Cannabis operationthe Grass Valley, California, area.

Founded in2013, Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com)is the premier staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firm solely dedicated toorganizations in and supporting the commercial, medical, and industrialcannabis / hemp industry.

Stepping into the Director of Farm Operations position, youwill provide the leadership, management and structure necessary to ensure thatthe company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reportingprocedures, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organizationand to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency. The positionaccomplishes this through a respectful, constructive and firm, yet energeticstyle, guided by the objectives of the company. The goal of the Director ofFarm Operations position is to secure the functionality of business to driveextensive and sustainable growth.

Key​ ​Responsibilities​ ​and​ ​Accountabilities:

● Provide daily leadership and management to establish andensure team is living our Client's core values and company mission

● Responsible for driving the company to surpassprofitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives

● Spearhead the development, communication and implementationof effective growth strategies and processes

● Maintain a safe, responsible, and high-performance workenvironment; no carelessness and no accidents.

● Successfully manage (and figure out how to reduce)liabilities & risks associated with the production process.

● Figure out how to improve the production process, improveefficiency, reduce waste, maintain/improve product quality and consistency –while effectively managing costs and achieving performance targets.

● Take responsibility for every input, factor, and variableof the production process from start-to-finish (including logistics &delivery to distributor or customer) to ensure that operations are safe,effective, well planned, and well organized.

● Ensure everyone in operations knows their team’s mission,the company’s overall mission, and how they specifically contribute to both.

● Develop SOP's/KPIs and hold everyone on the operations team(especially yourself) accountable for results and performance targets.

● Effectively allocate resources, including people andfinancial, to be successful.

● Develop and maintain exceptionally detailed,well-organized, and accurate daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/ annual budgets andforecasts regarding the production process.

● Communicate effectively with all members of the managementteam to ensure all departments of the company work together in a seamless andcollaborative way.

● Meet the needs of all stakeholders including employees,customers, investors, the community, and the State

● Make sure all workers have the tools, training, resources,and support they need to effectively do their work

● Collaborate with team members ensure accurate productionforecasts and inventory levels.

● Work with the Business Development to ensure sales andinventory match up effectively, so that customer order fulfillment is seamlessand error free.

Qualifications:

● Proven experience as Head of Cultivation, OperationsManager, Farm Manager, or Facility Manager

● BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field is aplus

● At least 5 years of operational management experience

● At least 2 years in a senior management role with directreports

● Demonstrated experience in financial planning and analysis

● Skilled at organizational development, change management,personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning

● Technology Savvy; Experience with Microsoft Office,including Excel, METRC, Quickbooks, and payroll systems a plus

● Excellent people skills and possess personal qualities ofintegrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.

● Flexible and able to multitask; can work within anambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity andsolutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guidinginvestment in people and systems.

● Working knowledge of data analysis andperformance/operation metrics

● Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills

● Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving

● Experience setting up and managing payroll, HR, andQuickbooks/financial systems and working with external vendors when required

 ● Knowledge in growingand harvesting cannabis is a plus

● Safety and Compliance driven - OSHA Certification andKnowledge of California Cannabis Laws a plus

 ● Preferred: BilingualEnglish/Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds
  
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, twist, climb ladders, climb hills, and walk up to 8 hours/day
  
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (40 degrees - 110 degrees)
  

Pay Range:  $80K-$95K/Year

Viridian Enterprises LLC is an EqualOpportunity Employer. Viridian does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, Maritalstatus, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal,state, or local law.

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