General Manager, Agritech Division

The Company:

At Valens, we believe in creating products for those who need them. We do things the right way without ever cutting corners. Whether it’s medical or recreational, local or international, we’re pursuing meaningful extraction, formulation, product development and testing to bring purposeful cannabis to the people. We each have our unique story, but we have a common goal of creating exceptional products with the end user in mind. We celebrate team wins, big and small, by recognizing the role that everyone has played in it. It is about growing together, learning together, and making a positive difference.

AT VALENS, IT’S PERSONAL.

The Location:

• Live, work and play in the sunny Okanagan where nature is at your doorstep.
• Immerse yourself in an environment where championing the individual is not just a motto, it is a daily practice and how we succeed as a team.
• Don’t miss this opportunity to help build and shape the growing cannabis industry!

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the VP Operations, the General Manager – Agritech Division is responsible for overseeing the operations of the cannabis flower and extraction manufacturing plant from coordination of staffing and raw materials movement all the way through production to provincial purchase order fulfillment. The duties include managing the day-to-day operations, material movement and inventory, and developing strategies to create optimal plant performance to drive positive margin contributions for the company while hitting monthly, quarterly and annual revenue targets.

As the General Manager, Agritech Division you will:

• Communicate to all employees using communication boards and other communication tools and techniques to improve performance
• Work with Valens Planning and Procurement business units to advise on and further develop the Available to Promise inventory records utilizing the ERP systems and processes as they relate to inventory flow and reporting requirements
• Manage the daily operations of the plant using a hands-on approach by being present on the floor for the majority of the day
• Collaborate with internal teams on the install and maintenance of new/existing equipment to meet production demands, including the establishment of KPI’s and capacity limitations to support the scheduling team
• Promote our People, Safety and Quality Philosophies to ensure that every production employee understands the importance within the company
• Ensure adherence throughout the entire plant to current SOPs, with a continuous improvement approach to the creation and revision of SOP’s as required, including making recommendations for process improvements and efficiency gains in support of lean manufacturing
• Produce and deliver regular update reports regarding productivity of the production plant, including progress on costing, margin improvement initiatives, capacity planning and daily production improvements
• Assure compliance with all regulatory bodies in collaboration with the Quality team
• Maintain all necessary administrative and production records with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
• Support the utilization of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems throughout all processes with the goal of becoming fully integrated

A General Manager – Agritech Division you bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Promotes a culture of safety, respect and equality throughout the organization, with demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate, motivate and lead a team
• All successful candidates are required to pass background checks
• Always acts with urgency
• 3-5 years of experience applying the principles of lean manufacturing to a light manufacturing/consumer produced goods operation
• Ability to follow through on projects from start to finish; with focus being on completion and post-completion analysis to drive continuous improvement
• Strong computer skills; experience with Microsoft platforms is an asset
• Highly conscientious and attentive; uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• 10+ years of Production and Supply Chain experience, with a minimum of 5 years leadership experience managing a production plant
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant area of study or related ASCM certification is considered an asset
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to delegate, train employees, define & set goals and manage expectations

As a valued member of the Valens team, you will enjoy:

• A top-notch extended benefits package including medical, vision and dental
• Competitive total compensation and incentives
• An entrepreneurial and innovative environment that fosters growth and continuous learning

We are grateful for the interest in this role from all candidates, however, we will be contacting only those that are selected for next steps in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Valens Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and safe workplace where all of our team members have equal opportunity to succeed. We know this begins with recruitment. To honor our commitment, Valens encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, ages and abilities.