Director of Production (Reading)

Why Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania ?

Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania is a subsidiary of Canopy USA, LLC, a leading vertically integrated, multi-state operator in the United States cannabis industry. With the transition of Acreage Holdings to Canopy USA, LLC in December 2024, Canopy USA, LLC is now positioned to consolidate operations across its three business units Wana, Jetty, and Acreage realizing synergies, cost savings, and supporting growth in state-legal markets across the U.S.

Through coverage of key market segments including flower via Superflux, vape and concentrates via Jetty, edibles and beverages via Wana, and retail through The Botanist, Canopy USA, LLC is well positioned to accelerate growth with an emphasis on the Midwestern and Northeastern U.S. markets. As newly formed Canopy USA, LLC, we are building a stronger, more agile organization that will unlock greater opportunities across the growing US cannabis market.

Who youll work for : Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania

Our Culture :

Here at Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania we believe in people first. We value our people and encourage continuous opportunities to learn, develop, and grow. We pride ourselves in innovation and passion for the cannabis industry.

We are always looking for motivated people who share our vision to join our team. Think you have what it takes? Then come grow with us!

About the Role :

How youll make a difference :

• Leads, manages and drives all aspects of cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing for a cannabis cultivation and processing facility, ensuring seamless and efficient, seed-to-sale processes. Will enable compliant, quality production to minimally achieve monthly, quarterly and annual financial and business goals.
• Leads and motivates a cross-functional Operations team; fostering a positive work environment and productive, high performing team.
• Works to optimize operations especially workflows and efficient resource utilization - for profitability without sacrificing quality.
• Oversees process improvement initiatives, potential, new product launches and approved facility expansion using project management methodologies.
• Implements lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste and control costs.
• Maintains strict compliance with cannabis industry regulations, including seed-to-sale tracking, documentation and reporting.
• Coordinates with the National and local procurement teams to manage raw material procurement to ensure consistent supply and inventory accuracy.
• Effectively develops and reports key performance metrics to consistently inform the Executive leadership team on progress, opportunities and / or challenges with proposed solutions
• Additional tasks as assigned by the VP, Operations, Executive VP, National Operations and VP, Supply Chain

Skills to be Successful :

Education and Experience

Key Qualifications

Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills

Strong and effective people management skills

High level of critical thinking and strategic planning capabilities with the ability to consistently drive and deliver results with a diverse team

Strong ability to effectively engage with cross-functional colleagues and manage up, down and across the organization

Strong conflict resolution skills both internally and externally

Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, especially when dealing with confidential information

Highly motivated with a can-do attitude ability to work independently with sound judgment and resourceful initiative taking

Must pass all required state and federal background checks

Computers and Technology

Perks & Benefits :

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employees Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code of Conduct :

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct.

Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Prime Wellness of Pennsylvania. If you need assistance with completing an online application due to a disability, please send a request to HRteam@acreageholdings.com. Please be sure to include Accommodation Request in the subject line.