Chief Operating Officer

Responsibilities:

• Oversee operational policies and procedures
• Oversee national operations; including Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Technology Departments
• Spearheading strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction by overseeing process improvement initiatives and implementing better business practices
• Oversee projects pertaining to operational practices, including software and systems implementations and integration
• Collaborate with management to assess and implement improved processes and new technologies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Controlling company costs, and introducing tactical initiatives to address losses
• Preparing and effectively communicating accurate Operational performance reports
• Alignment with Compliance on company, state and federal levels
• Oversee Departmental Leadership and Development
• Clearly communicates with corporate department leaders, ensuring strategic information is funneled to the appropriate team members
• Provide coaching and development tools to department leaders and direct reports to ensure all staff have the resources necessary to perform their duties correctly and effectively by employing various initiatives to coach employees to optimize their capabilities
• Perform corporate department leadership’s employee performance reviews
• Responsible for overseeing the hiring terminating of direct reports
• Delegating responsibilities to ensure staff members grow as capable participants
• Supervisor Responsibilities
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees and assisting with planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides regular performance feedback and coaching to direct reports including reviews.

Requirements:

• 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 essential functions.
• 10+ years of experience in Operations leadership with a heavy focus on managing large teams across diverse markets, preferably in manufacturing or production environments
• Results-driven personality, eager to partner with upper management to organize, plan and achieve company goals
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Exceptional time management and ability to problem solve under pressure
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the related job market
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications ○ Oregon: Active Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) Marijuana Worker Permit
• Travel between sites will be required

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive motion tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The temperature may fluctuate between hot and cold frequently.