Cannabis Plant Operations Director

Green Thumb Industries (GTI); Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries seeks a Director of Site Operations to lead all plant operations from cultivation to distribution. You will direct daily processes and long-term targets, optimize safety, compliance, efficiency, and culture, and align the operations team with GTI’s mission.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data analysis, reporting, and implementing policies while building a scalable organization. Travel and on-call duties may be required as GTI grows.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct management of 100+ individuals in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Consumer Packaged Goods is preferred.
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and related certifications is a plus.
• Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science is a plus.
• Solid P&L management experience and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and vision for facility plant operations including cultivation, processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment.
• Manage facility activities with department managers to meet wholesale objectives on time and budget.
• Own the facility budget and analyze data to optimize quality, efficiency and capital expenditures.
• Develop and produce reporting to illustrate business trends clearly.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency and enjoyment aligned with GTI values.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to advance GTI’s mission and goals.
• Lead and develop the multi-level professional team and ensure safety, compliance and performance.

Skills

Management experience

Lean Six Sigma

P&L management

Financial acumen

Growth environment experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Business)

MBA or similar preferred

Job description

Green Thumb Industries seeks a Director of Site Operations to lead all plant operations from cultivation to distribution. You will direct daily processes and long-term targets, optimize safety, compliance, efficiency, and culture, and align the operations team with GTI’s mission.

Responsibilities include budgeting, data analysis, reporting, and implementing policies while building a scalable organization. Travel and on-call duties may be required as GTI grows.