Director of Operations - Hope facility

Rubicon Organics’ mission is to grow the best cannabis on Earth and for the Earth and today we are doing just that out of our state-of-the-art indoor cultivation and processing facility located in Hope, B.C. We are growing and expanding quickly while on our journey as Canada’s leading house of premium brands.

Overview:

We are expanding our cultivation and processing operations and opening our new indoor facility in Hope, B.C. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Director of Operations – Hope to oversee all facets of this facility and help us continue to set the industry standard for operational excellence. The Director of Operations – Hope will be responsible for the daily management and operational success of cultivation, processing, maintenance, facilities, quality assurance, and inventory & warehouse teams. While cultivation strategy is driven by our Director of Cultivation and quality assurance strategy by our Senior Manager, Quality, the Director of Operations – Hope will own the day-to-day delivery of results, people leadership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management:

·       Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cultivation, processing, maintenance, facilities, quality assurance, and inventory & warehouse staff to achieve operational goals.

·       Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration across all teams.

·       Coordinate with the Director of Cultivation to implement cultivation strategies and hit production targets.

·       Partner with the Senior Manager, Quality to execute quality assurance and control programs and maintain compliance with Health Canada regulations.

Facility Operations:

·       Oversee day-to-day operations of the indoor grow and processing facility.

·       Ensure equipment is properly maintained and facility systems operate at peak efficiency.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

·       Ensure all processes comply with Health Canada regulations, WorkSafeBC standards, and company policies.

·       Work closely with the Senior Manager, Quality to implement and maintain SOPs and quality management systems.

·       Manage documentation, reporting, and audits to guarantee the highest product standards are met.

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement:

·       Collaborate with the Vice President of Operations on strategic planning to scale production, optimize throughput and quality, and drive cost efficiencies.

·       Identify opportunities for process improvements using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

·       Contribute to the development and refinement of SOPs to support growth and operational consistency.

Resource & Financial Management:

·       Develop and manage operational budgets, forecasts, and resource plans for the facility.

·       Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to ensure targets are met.

·       Oversee capital projects, equipment upgrades, and maintenance plans.

Qualifications:

·       7+ years of progressive operations management experience in a regulated agricultural, horticultural, or processing environment.

·       3+ years of experience in cannabis cultivation operations, preferably indoor facility management.

·       Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.

·       Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and cost control.

·       Proven track record driving continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).

·       Excellent knowledge of Health Canada regulations and industry best practices.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s or professional certification in operations management is an asset).

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