Plant Operations Leader — Lean, Quality & Growth

Green Thumb Industries; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual incentive program

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the West Haven, CT facility, directing daily processes and long-term targets. You will ensure safety, compliance, efficiency, and culture, while coordinating with GTI HQ leaders on capital expenditures and performance.

The role is hands-on on the plant floor with 30+ direct reports, requiring strong leadership and a commitment to GTI's mission and regulatory compliance. GTI offers an incentive program aligned with performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing management experience with 30+ direct reports.
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma knowledge; certifications a plus.
• Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science and/or lab processing a plus.
• Adaptability in a fast-growing, startup environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and vision for facility operations across processing, packaging, maintenance, quality and logistics.
• Manage facility activities with department managers to meet wholesale objectives on time and budget.
• Partner with General Manager on budgeting and analyze facility data to improve quality and efficiency and plan capital expenditures.
• Develop and produce reporting to illustrate business trends.
• Maintain a culture of accountability, transparency and engagement aligned with GTI.
• Implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance GTI's mission and objectives.
• Improve skills, knowledge, and morale of all staff and foster a growth mindset.
• Maintain preventive maintenance for facilities and equipment; adjust as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements.
• Be on-call for emergencies including scheduling issues, shift coverage, or HR needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Critical thinking

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business

Job description

Green Thumb Industries seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead the West Haven, CT facility, directing daily processes and long-term targets. You will ensure safety, compliance, efficiency, and culture, while coordinating with GTI HQ leaders on capital expenditures and performance.

The role is hands-on on the plant floor with 30+ direct reports, requiring strong leadership and a commitment to GTI's mission and regulatory compliance. GTI offers an incentive program aligned with performance.