Plant Manager

Wyldcanna; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Unlimited vacation

401K

Health insurance

Job summary

Wyldcanna is seeking a Plant Manager to lead all manufacturing operations in Connecticut—New Britain. You will oversee Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging and Facilities, manage budgets, payroll, and monthly production analysis, and report to the Sr. Director of Operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing/packaging, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and proven leadership in fast-paced environments. Travel to site locations may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of directly related experience in manufacturing or packaging.
• Experience leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Excel, data analysis and inventory management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and under pressure.
• Willing to travel between locations as needed.
• English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organization.
• Directly supervise Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams.
• Communicate with Department Managers to provide adequate support.
• Audit employee performance reviews with Department Manager.
• Oversee hiring and terminations.
• Forecast, purchase, and allocate raw materials and product components.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Inventory management systems

English language

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Plant Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Connecticut - New Britain

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld's core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business

Summary

The Plant Manager's key purpose is directly leading all departments and functions of the manufacturing facility. This includes but is not limited to: ensuring accountability at all levels; managing department managers (Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities) and their staff, strategically planning and organizing all production operations, overseeing all aspects of the production process, communicating effectively between all partnering departments, reviewing and approving payroll, managing financial budgets, providing monthly production analysis and presenting data to the Sr. Director of Operationsto ensure proper execution. A successful Plant Manager at WYLD will have a history of driving purpose, vision and engagement across multiple functions; hiring, training and developing future leaders; and has demonstrated a history of resilience, personal accountability, and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plant Management
  • Hires, trains, and develops leaders within the organization
  • Directly supervises Admin, Inventory, Production, Packaging, and Facilities teams
    • Clearly communicate with Department Managers throughout production to provide adequate support
    • Audit employee performance reviews for each employee with their Department Manager
    • Responsible for overseeing hiring and terminating
    • Use resources available to train and develop Department Managers, while also ensuring all staff follow training schedules
  • Partners with Sales and Sales Ops teams to ensure production meets sales demand
  • Ensures a culture of accountability at all levels of the organization
  • Ensure that inventory and transfer compliance management is up to date: this includes CTS, production loss, returned or damaged product, transportation and inventory is never more than ±5% of reported quantities
  • Is the subject matter expert on their state’s compliance laws
  • Drives results in all deliverables (production quotas and people metrics)
  • Follows sales and market trends daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually
  • Forecast, purchase, and allocate all raw materials and product components using best practices for inventory management and organization based on production plans; manage lead times and storage capacity for all raw materials to maintain optimal inventory levels in both on-site and off- site locations
• Oversee management of Food Safety Compliance Program
  • Training of all staff to maintain food safe work habits
  • Regular compliance audits to ensure adherence to SOPs
  • Employee coaching and process adjustments as needed
  • Compliance testing and corrective action planning
• Distribution Operations Oversight
  • Coordinate with distribution and sales leadership to ensure team and fleet meet operational needs
  • Work with distribution team to create and communicate delivery schedules and event plans
  • Ensure efficient execution of product delivery, payment collection and transfers, and safety compliance
  • Manage relationships with third-party route providers and ensure smooth operations
  • Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the distribution team
• Able to sort through complicated, extensive, and often conflicting information to effectively attack and solve problems
• Able to create a workplace culture where people feel motivated and are excited to bring their best selves to work and commit to the organization’s objectives
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• At least 5 years of directly related experience and/or training in a manufacturing or packaging environment, preferably food or beverage packaging; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment
• At least 2 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments
• Must be proficient in Excel, data analysis and other inventory management systems
• High attention to detail
• Problem solving and ability to excel under pressure
• Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects
• Must be able to travel on an as-needed basis to additional locations and facilities
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Frequent travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits

As a exempt employee you’ll receive a competitive salary rate of $90,000-$115,000/yr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, Unlimited Vacation (encouraged to use 4 weeks annually), 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

• competitive salary rate of $90,000-$115,000/yr. paid biweekly
• 11 paid holidays
• Unlimited Vacation (encouraged to use 4 weeks annually)
• 401K
• fully paid health, dental and vision insurance

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.