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Byrne Dairy

Director of Cannabis Production

Byrne Dairy, Verona Beach, New York, United States

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Director of Cannabis Production

will guide teams across the Oneida Indian Nation's cannabis enterprise bringing industry expertise in product knowledge, regulatory compliance, inventory control, and business development.

Duties & Responsibilities Management and Administration

Provides general oversight of all operational activities and manages the day-to-day operations, assuring a smoothly functioning, efficient organization

Develops and implements standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regularly evaluates performance

Demonstrates sound financial management and modeling including cost-of-goods-sold, supply chain management, and overall P&L responsibility for the business to maximize return on investment and profitability for the Nation

Assures a safe and productive work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and maintains a process for selecting, development, motivating, and evaluating staff performance

Develops effective sales and marketing plans that effectively leverage the Nation's reputation for quality and service

Actively supports customer engagement and reputation management strategies and responds to customer feedback and market demand

Works collaboratively with the Nation's executive management team and support departments

Cultivation

Develops and maintains strong relationships with suppliers and industry resources to ensure the Nation's products and cultivation techniques remain current in an ever-changing and growing industry

Demonstrates full understanding and oversight of cannabis growing and cultivation operations and establishes and applies effective quality control standards and metrics

Ensures strict adherence and documentation of all products, treatments and strategies used in growing operations

Manufacturing

Oversees the full manufacturing process including harvesting, processing and packaging of products

Ensures diligent adherence to manufacturing safety and regulatory protocols

Inventory Control/Management

Selects and implements best-in-class inventory control/management systems

Sets standards for daily product inventory counts at all stages of the product life cycle; adheres to diligent inventory reporting and variance investigation standards

Establishes product warehousing and transportation standards and schedules

Appropriately secures all inventory and product and cooperates with independent security and surveillance operations

Compliance

Diligently adheres to Oneida Indian Nation ordinances and regulation and applicable laws to affirm the Nation's reputation as a responsible cannabis enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management or a related field required; MBA preferred

At least 5 years of top management experience in commercial agricultural production, preferably in the cannabis industry, with advanced knowledge of cannabis cultivation and production, inventory management and regulatory compliance

Previous business start-up experience required, with proven abilities in recommending appropriate capital investments and developing operating standards and policies

Excellent business acumen with entrepreneurial, analytical, financial, budgeting, supply chain and logistics skills; demonstrates a focus on innovation, operational efficiency and business development

Superior leadership skills with the ability to inspire confidence of leaders and the team, and to establish clear accountability and performance standards with a focus on staff development

Previous experience working in a highly-regulated environment preferred, with a strong record of compliance and accountability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to assert a clear vision for the enterprise, while effectively negotiating business terms, and handling sensitive matters with discretion

Strong technology skills with PC, web and social media aptitude, along with knowledge and experience in inventory management systems, point-of-sale systems and other industry-related technology.

Located in Upstate New York, Verona Collective offers a diverse range of cannabis products ranging from flower to edibles, all of which are cultivated and produced entirely by the Oneida Indian Nation. Verona Collective is committed to meeting the highest standards for quality and exceptional service that have become hallmarks of the Oneida Indian Nation. Team Members of Verona Collective will share the qualities of all of Oneida's nationally acclaimed, award-winning team: stellar work histories and an excellent track record of reliability, productivity, flexibility, and work ethic.

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