We are looking for a POST HARVEST MANAGER to run our Post Harvest department to ensure our product is of the highest craft quality.
Responsibilities would include:
- Manage all Post Harvest activities including staffing and all activities in multiple drying and processing rooms.
- Working with the CEO to ensure all training materials are provided to Post Harvest team and followed. • Must work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
- Use necessary tools to measure and record harvest and post harvest input data for the Quality Assurance (QA) team as required by Health Canada.
- Adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures for the Good Production Practices (GPP) operations at all times.
- Train staff on standard operating procedures for the Good Production Practices (GPP) and ensure all staff follow the SOPS at all times.
- Ensure personnel development and performance management planning for all direct and indirect reports, including ongoing proficiency training and smooth onboarding of new employees.
- Manage safe work conditions and practices within the post harvest area. Enforce company safety, health and environmental policies.
- Ensure that all sanitation tasks are completed as per the SOPs. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Coordinate with the Facility Manager on preventive maintenance schedule to avoid unnecessary down time or impacts to the operational schedule.
- Work with appropriate team members to continuously develop and improve post harvest safety standards and procedures.
- Ensure that security measures are maintained and report product loss promptly.
- Communicate effectively with other department managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure timely resolution of problems and accomplishments of post harvest department and company objectives.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Have or be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
- Demonstrates high attention to detail.
- High computer literacy.
- Previous Cannabis related experience not necessary but is an asset.
- Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to work in a highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of cannabis industry equipment and OH&S regulations
- Be able to work in a physically demanding work environment.
- Remaining in a standing position for extended periods of time.
- Ability to focus on repetitive tasks.
- Hand and finger dexterity required for extended periods.
- Consistent hand-eye coordination.
- Wearing gloves and other required PPE for extended periods when required.
- Working environment can have strong cannabis smells.
- Exposure to pollen, allergens, and chemical pesticides in the grow facility or greenhouse.
- Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, chemicals, fumes, dust, odors, extreme heat temperatures, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, noise, protective gear, vibrations, and water.
Position:
- Full-time, Fredericton, NB
- Overtime is required during peak times and to meet deadlines
- Compensation commensurate with education and experience.