AVP, Manufacturing Ops, Security & Facilities

Dreamfields; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamFields is seeking an Associate Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, Security & Facilities to lead manufacturing across locations, ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence.

The role oversees enterprise-wide strategies, capital planning, and cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership to optimize production performance and asset protection in a fast-paced cannabis environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in manufacturing operations with multi-site leadership.
• Experience leading Lean, root cause analysis, cycle time reduction, and OEE initiatives.
• Experience in highly regulated industries; knowledge of GMP is a plus.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and CAPEX planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide manufacturing strategies aligned with growth plans.
• Oversee production across multiple facilities for safe, compliant, and cost-efficient operations.
• Drive enterprise OEE initiatives and establish performance standards across sites.
• Lead safety, security, facilities, and compliance programs with executive oversight.
• Standardize processes and drive continuous improvement through Lean principles.
• Manage capital projects, maintenance, and vendor relationships across locations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Lean manufacturing

OEE improvements

Budget management

Security management

Facilities management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

DreamFields is seeking an Associate Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, Security & Facilities to lead manufacturing across locations, ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence.

The role oversees enterprise-wide strategies, capital planning, and cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership to optimize production performance and asset protection in a fast-paced cannabis environment.