Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting 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. 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

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 Operations leadership to 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following

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

Work between both the Sacramento and Long Beach facilities, providing guidance and management to both teams

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

Authorizes the release of product batches based on quality and compliance requirements

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, including:

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

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 certification

Benefits

As a exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive salary of $90K-115K/year, 11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance. Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.

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