Cultivation Operations Manager - Plant Floor Leader

Green Thumb; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Rock Island, IL production team. You’ll oversee daily plant operations, safety, quality, and efficiency while driving long-term targets and a strong culture on the factory floor.

You’ll partner with leadership to manage resources, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma familiarity preferred), ensuring on-budget delivery, inventory integrity, and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing.
• Lean, Six Sigma knowledge; certifications a plus.
• Exposure to horticulture/plant science or lab processing is a plus.
• Can-do attitude in a growth environment; adapts quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and vision for plant operations including processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics/fulfillment.
• Manage all facility activities with department managers to meet wholesale objectives on time and within budget.
• Partner with the facility General Manager on budgeting and analysis of facility data to drive quality and efficiency improvements.
• Develop and produce reporting to illustrate business trends clearly.
• Maintain a culture of accountability, transparency, and engagement aligned with GTI values.
• Develop and implement rules, policies, and procedures to advance GTI’s mission and goals.
• Improve skills, knowledge, and morale of all employees and foster teamwork.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance for facility and equipment; adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; be on-call for emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean knowledge

Six Sigma

People leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Green Thumb is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Rock Island, IL production team. You’ll oversee daily plant operations, safety, quality, and efficiency while driving long-term targets and a strong culture on the factory floor.

You’ll partner with leadership to manage resources, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean/Six Sigma familiarity preferred), ensuring on-budget delivery, inventory integrity, and compliant operations.