Operations Manager (Cannabis Industry) - Vangst : Job Details

Job Title: Operations Manager

Starting Salary: $100k

Company: Cannabis Distribution, Manufacturing, and Brand House

Location: Long Beach, CA

Overview:

Our client seeks an experienced and strategic Operations Manager to oversee the operational facets of our client's cannabis distribution, manufacturing, and brand development. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in the cannabis industry, with proven expertise in managing manufacturing processes, logistics, and operational efficiency. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a driven individual to contribute to the success of a growing and dynamic cannabis organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency in manufacturing, distribution, and brand management.
• Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring full compliance with relevant local and state regulations.
• Manage inventory control and supply chain processes to ensure timely product delivery to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in product quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to support operational success.
• Introduce and integrate new technologies and automation systems to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide operational performance reports to senior management.
• Oversee pre-roll manufacturing and development, including hand-crafted products and automation tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, ideally within the cannabis industry.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, logistics, and cannabis brand development.
• Familiarity with local and state cannabis regulations.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of fostering teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Proven ability to handle complex projects and drive operational improvements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.