Post Harvest Manager

OVERVIEW:

The Post Harvest Manager is responsible for supervising the day-to-day post harvest work in accordance with standards set by AWH. You will provide direct support for all Post Harvest Associates, including compliance, schedules, training, policy and procedure updates, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures including managing and tracking the harvest, dry, trim, cure and packaging of product. Responsible for highest possible standards of work in post harvest, maintaining facility compliance, and cleanliness in accordance with State regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee day-to-day operations in post-harvest production

• Set up and manage daily tasks for Post-Harvest staff

• Oversee and track weights/waste in METRC

• Manage all harvest/post-harvest activities up to providing bulk flower and trim for further processing or packaging

• Maintain and promote a positive work environment through collaborative discussions, team communications, rigorous root cause analysis, and transparent decision making

• Maintain compliant operation of all work instructions, SOP's, Change Requests, etc. for the post-harvesting area

• Help draft and update procedures relating to regulatory, training, quality, and compliance for post-harvesting

• Manage safe work conditions and practices within the harvest/post-harvesting area. Enforce company Safety, Health, and Environmental policies

• Identify and manage cost improvements and lead the development and execution of cost improvement and productivity ideas within the harvest/post-harvesting area. Supports new or improved product and process trials

• Coordinate scheduling of all harvest/post-harvesting rooms and optimal asset utilization Establish manpower requirements to meet schedules. Propose and lead corrective actions should issues arise

• Conduct personnel development and performance management planning for all direct and indirect reports, including ongoing proficiency training and smooth onboarding of new employees

• Ensure the post-harvesting areas and adjacent facility are maintained in a clean, organized and safe manner. Lead 5S, OPL, SWI, KPI implementation and SRCA’s initiatives

• Strictly follow all company policies and internal SOPs

• Oversee daily trim room break down and clean up are followed and documentation is prepared and submitted as required

• Other responsibilities as assigned by Management

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, ELIGIBILITY and TRAINING:

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the Cannabis harvest/post-harvest areas

• Knowledge of Cannabis regulations

• Demonstrated managerial experience in a manufacturing/processing environment

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of base strains Sativa, Indica and knowledge of therapeutic effects of strains and types of medicinal administration

• Demonstrated team leadership and development skills

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet production schedules

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced growing work environment

• Demonstrate proven continuous improvement mindset through kaizen events or other continuous improvement processes

• Working knowledge of Leaf Logix preferred

• State regulations require qualified candidates for this position must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening – certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state cannabis licensing regulations.

• Ability to work independently and as a part of a cross-functional team, in a fast-paced environment; must be a self-starter able to work well under pressure

PAY: $75,000 - $83,000

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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages and motivates staff (including hiring, firing & performance management).

• Train, direct and appraise staff.

• Issues written & verbal instructions; examines for conformance to regulations and policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position must occasionally lift, push, pull and or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position performs duties in a home office / office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO STATEMENT

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.