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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).