Regional Director of Operations

The United Green; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry is looking for a Regional Director of Operations for the Mid-America region. This role involves overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities, enhancing operational efficiency, and building strong leadership teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of relevant experience and exceptional analytical and communication skills. This full-time position includes regional travel. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in manufacturing or CPG operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and track KPIs.
• Must be 21+ to obtain necessary permits/licenses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations for multiple facilities focusing on efficiency and compliance.
• Build and lead high-performing teams while aligning production and sales.
• Track KPIs and manage regional budgets.

Skills

Leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations

Analytical skills for budgeting and production planning

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Tools

Inventory/production management platforms

Job description

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Job Title: Regional Director of Operations (RDO) – Mid-America

Location: Mid-American Region (Close proximity to major airport preferred)– Travel Required: 5–10 days/month)

Compensation: $150,000 – $165,000

Benefits: 401(k), fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person + Regional Travel

Position Summary

The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) – Mid-America is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing operational performance across multiple manufacturing and production facilities within the Mid-American region. This role focuses on aligning regional operations with business goals, optimizing plant performance, building exceptional leadership teams, and driving efficiency and accountability at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple Mid-American facilities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, engaged leadership teams; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and ownership
• Align production with sales forecasts and demand planning, proactively adjusting operations to meet evolving needs
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including labor utilization, output, cost control, and yield
• Develop and manage regional budgets; authorize capital expenditures and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, HR, Compliance, and Executive Leadership to roll out strategic initiatives and regional goals
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, safety standards, company policies, and state-specific cannabis regulations
• Support continuous improvement efforts through SOP enhancements, employee development, and operational standardization
• Travel regularly (5–10 days/month) to visit and support site teams across the region

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, or cannabis
• Demonstrated success scaling operations and leading through periods of rapid growth or change
• Highly analytical, with experience managing budgets, production planning, and KPI dashboards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build strong teams and lead with clarity and purpose
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory/production management platforms
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, act with urgency, and solve problems under pressure
• Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain all necessary state and local permits/licenses

Who You Are

Project Ownership & Communication

You articulate your goals, data, and roadblocks clearly, and consistently follow through. You bring others along by communicating with transparency and purpose.

Growth Mindset & Humility

You’re always learning, adapting, and improving. You listen more than you speak and seek feedback with intention—not ego.

Builder’s Mentality

You see gaps as opportunities. You act decisively in ambiguity and thrive in fast-moving environments where systems are still being built.

Resilience & Directness

You value high standards, direct communication, and performance-oriented cultures. Feedback is a growth tool—not a threat.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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