Our client is one of the largest Buffalo, Western New York cannabis companies that has seen exceptional growth and needs a Dry Room Manager.
Position Overview:
As a Dry/Cure Manager reporting to the Director of Cultivation, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the drying and curing processes critical to our client's products' quality and consistency. This is a managerial position that combines leading by example, technical expertise, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You will supervise and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and process improvements at every stage of the dry/cure process. Your attention to detail, proactive problem-solving abilities, and ability to drive results will directly impact the success of the production team and the company’s overall goals.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead & Supervise the Dry/Cure Team: Directly manage the day-to-day activities of the Dry/Cure team, ensuring that all processes are executed efficiently and to the highest standards of quality.
- Optimize Operations: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the department to ensure continuous improvements in efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
- Strategic Scheduling & Resource Management: Ensure seamless dry/cure process integration with upstream and downstream production activities. Prioritize and manage workflows based on harvest dates and product freshness, minimizing waste and maximizing product throughput.
- Process Adaptation & Quality Control: Adapt drying and curing processes to accommodate a variety of cannabis strains, styles, and product types, making real-time adjustments to maintain consistent quality.
- Employee Development: Lead, train, and motivate your team to achieve departmental KPIs, fostering a culture of collaboration, efficiency, and accountability across all team members.
- Product Quality Assurance: Continuously monitor and improve product quality throughout the drying and curing stages, ensuring that final products meet or exceed industry standards.
- Documentation & Compliance: Oversee accurate record-keeping within the seed-to-sale software system and associated logs, ensuring compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Environmental Management: Maintain optimal environmental conditions within dry, cure, and trim rooms, adjusting as necessary to meet product-specific needs.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and product handoff.
- Recruitment & Performance Management: Support the hiring, training, and performance management of team members. Participate in employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Inventory & Compliance: Oversee inventory management and ensure accurate tracking of all materials and products through the curing process.
Key Skills & Requirements:
- Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Previous supervisory experience is highly preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of the drying and curing process in cannabis production, with a focus on product quality and process efficiency.
- Problem-Solving: Strong technical thinker with the ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions to maintain optimal production output.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document procedures, prepare reports, and communicate with other departments.
- Attention to Detail: A detail-oriented mindset with a focus on precision in documentation, environmental monitoring, and product handling.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office and seed-to-sale software platforms (e.g., Ample), with experience in employee timekeeping and scheduling systems.
- Compliance-Focused: Must remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the cannabis industry.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform light to moderately heavy physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for extended periods.
- Flexible Schedule: Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays during peak production periods.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in cannabis production or a similar field
- Strong understanding of environmental control systems and best practices for drying, curing, and storage
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
