Assistant Operations Manager

The United Green; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The United Green seeks an Assistant Operations Manager for its Illinois cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility. You will oversee post-harvest and packaging, working with a leadership team to meet production goals while ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

You will manage supervisors, optimize schedules, track KPIs, and maintain METRC records, labeling, and documentation. This on-site role requires strong frontline leadership and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations, production, or manufacturing management experience.
• Experience supervising multiple teams or department leads.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage production schedules and track KPIs.
• Eligible to obtain Illinois cannabis agent ID and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-harvest and packaging operations, ensuring timely output and quality.
• Lead department leads and supervisors, including staffing, training, and performance.
• Monitor KPIs and quality, identify efficiency improvements and waste reduction.
• Maintain METRC records, inventory reconciliation, labeling, and regulatory docs.
• Ensure compliance with Illinois cannabis regulations and SOP adherence.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth facility-wide operations.
• Enforce safety, sanitation, and company policies; report issues to leadership.
• Communicate results and staffing needs to the Director of Operations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Team management

Scheduling & KPIs

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

METRC

Inventory tracking systems

Job description

Candidates must be comfortable relocating to Fulton or live within a commutable distance (relocation assistance will be provided)

Position Summary

The Assistant Operations Manager will support daily operations at a licensed cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility, with direct oversight of post-harvest and packaging departments. Working closely with the Director of Operations and department leadership, this role ensures production goals are met, teams remain accountable, and operations maintain compliance with state regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily post-harvest and packaging operations, including trimming, curing, manufacturing, pre-roll production, and finished-product packaging.
• Manage department leads and supervisors, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor production goals, quality standards, and KPIs while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate METRC records, inventory reconciliation, product labeling, and required regulatory documentation.
• Support regulatory compliance, inspections, audits, and corrective actions in accordance with Illinois cannabis regulations.
• Coordinate with cultivation, inventory, shipping, facilities, and other departments to ensure efficient facility-wide operations.
• Enforce SOPs, workplace safety, sanitation, security, and company policies.
• Communicate operational performance, staffing needs, and production or compliance concerns to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations, production, or manufacturing management experience.
• Experience managing supervisors, department leads, or multiple teams in a production-oriented environment.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage production schedules, track KPIs, and drive accountability across teams.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and eligible to obtain and maintain an Illinois cannabis agent identification card, including passing the required background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cannabis industry experience, particularly in cultivation, post-harvest, or manufacturing.
• Experience in a regulated industry and familiarity with METRC or similar inventory tracking systems.
• Bachelor's degree in business, operations, agriculture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

This is an on-site leadership role in a licensed cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility. Schedule flexibility may be required for occasional evenings, weekends, early mornings, and facility-related emergencies. The position involves regular time on the production floor and the ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.