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Operations Manager

Jushi · Columbus, OH

Full-timeOhioPosted 1mo ago

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Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. ”) (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. The Operations Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and oversight of our Grower Processor facility, ensuring efficient, compliant, and high-quality operations across cultivation, processing, and manufacturing. This role supports the Director of Operations and serves as a key leader within the facility, driving production goals, optimizing workflows, and developing the team.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing experience and a strong background in cannabis operations, particularly cultivation, with a passion for continuous improvement and team development in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Lead daily operations of the grower processing facility across cultivation, extraction, processing, and packaging.

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met or exceeded.

Collaborate with the Director of Operations on strategy, scheduling, and resource planning.

Drive operational efficiency through process improvements and lean manufacturing principles.

Provide direct leadership and support to departments.

Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Assist in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of staff.

Leverage knowledge of cannabis cultivation cycles, plant health, and production timelines to guide the team.

Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless handoffs between cultivation, processing, extraction, and packaging.

Monitor environmental controls, production yields, and overall facility performance.

Identify and recommend new techniques or technologies to enhance production or product quality.

Ensure strict compliance with all state cannabis regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Support regular internal audits and regulatory inspections.

Promote and enforce workplace safety programs, including OSHA compliance and GMP standards where applicable.

Analyze production data and KPIs to identify bottlenecks, trends, and opportunities.

Prepare regular reports on production, staffing, and facility performance for leadership review.

Partner with leadership on special projects and expansion initiatives.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

7+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations management experience, preferably in a regulated industry.

Cannabis cultivation or processing experience required—strong understanding of plant life cycles, post-harvest, and extraction preferred.

Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic, hands-on environment.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking systems and compliance reporting.

Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and manage multiple tasks effectively.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.

OSHA and safety training certifications.

Experience working in a unionized environment (if applicable).

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