Sr. Manager, Extraction

• The Senior Manager of Extraction leads the production and extraction of various cannabis concentrates, managing a team and ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in a warehouse setting.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing equipment operation and maintenance, enforcing quality and safety standards, managing inventory and production goals, and implementing SOPs to maximize productivity and profitability.
• The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a high-volume regulated lab environment, 3+ years of supervisory experience, knowledge of continuous improvement processes, strong leadership skills, and compliance with cannabis industry regulations.
• Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field, additional management experience, and skills in operations or performance improvement; physical demands include standing most of the time and occasional heavy lifting in environments with exposure to chemicals and varying conditions.

The Senior Manager of Extraction is responsible for overseeing the extraction and manufacturing of cannabis concentrates, as well as lead a team of Assistant Managers, Production Leads, and Specialists. Products can include distillate, shatter, budder, wax, rosin, diamonds, and more.

• Oversee theoperationalmanagementand business activities of theproductiondepartmentin their assigned facilities.
• Motivate production teams by providing encouragement, being a servant leader, and giving constructive feedback.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and development opportunities to Assistant Managers and Leads.
• Operate extraction equipment, such as rotary evaporators, reactors, filtration equipment, ovens, etc.
• Inspect and ensure all extraction equipment is in good operating order.
• Responsible for ensuring the team is practicing the properextractionetiquette, companyextractionstandards,extraction inventory and meeting production numbers.
• Responsible for driving theextractiondepartmentto achieve and surpass goals and objectives that will maximize output and minimize cost resulting in higher profitability.
• Direct and implement SOPs, methods, policies, objectives to advancetheirdepartment, and ensure continuing operations to increase productivity and guarantee regulatory compliance.
• Verifying extraction batches to make sure they are correctly labeled by strain, not damaged, or contaminated prior to leaving the lab.
• Make certain all cannabis waste is properly destroyed under manager supervision.
• Recommendextractionmethods and/or improvements based on company needs and resource capabilities.
• Conduct inventory management of extraction volumes, yields, and record batch numbers.
• Ensure quality, safety, GMPs and ISO standards are followed.
• Make sure all barcoded inventory is accurately documented in our track and trace systems.
• Support forecasting by keeping the facility leadership abreast of daily, weekly, and monthly finished goods count.
• Guide and direct extraction staff to ensure productivity and product quality are appropriately maintained.
• Ensure that all QC/QA protocols are being followed and maintained.
• Follow and enforce all rules and regulations for production, health and safety, and additional requirements set by the State and municipality in which we operate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience operating lab extraction equipment within a regulated extraction lab required.
• 5+ year experience working in a high-volume lab manufacturing facility or within a commercial cannabis kitchen.
• 3+ year previous management/supervisory experience in a regulated field that adheres to health and safety policies and procedures required.
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