Extractions Manager

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

The Extractions Manager is responsible for all extraction processes at AYR Wellness, spanning across a variety of extraction methodologies. Overseeing the Extraction Department, the EM is responsible for management of day-to-day operations of the department, employee onboarding and training, product research and development as it relates to cannabis extractions and concentrates, and oversight of inventory. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a Safe working environment by performing Safety Audits and Safety Corrective Actions as required.
• Responsible for the adherence and management of the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the assigned area. 
• Responsible for the scheduling of labor and management of daily adjustments to ensure production requirements are achieved.
• Responsible for hourly/daily auditing of their area of responsibility to ensure the team has all the proper tools necessary to be successful  
• Responsible for the oversight, evaluation and improvements of extraction process efficiency, quality, and output in accordance with AYR National Standards.    
• Responsible for the oversight of departmental compliance with all regulations and all other safety and security measures as required by state and municipal codes 
• Responsible for ensuring all AYR Wellness extraction policies and procedures to staff of Extractions Department  
• Coordinates with Cultivation, Processing, and Scheduling management to ensure output to match patient/customer demand   
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all inventory tracking and control policies and procedures, including frequent daily entries, updates, and reviews of all information within inventory tracking and control software   
• Assists in fostering a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect while perpetuating a curiosity for “everything cannabis”
• Other Job Duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Acute problem-solving skills coupled with a strong mechanical aptitude   
• Must be highly motivated, detail oriented, and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment   
• Strong knowledge in pharmaceutical formulation and plant genetics 
• Expertise in various extraction methods as well as the purification, separation, and isolation of various compounds of cannabis  
• Must meet age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies 
• Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies 
• Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies 

KPIs

SAFETY – 0 Recordables

COMPLIANCE – 0 Compliance Recordables

PEOPLE – 5% reduction in voluntary turnover

QUALITY –  99% Good Product to Market

DELIVERY – 90% Schedule Adherence

COST – 80 grms/sq ft

IMPROVEMENTS – Minimum 4 Improvement Projects

Education

• High school diploma/GED required 
• College degree in Chemistry or equivalent highly preferred, or equivalent industry experience required 

Experience

3-5 years management experience in a laboratory environment

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Priority Setting - Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.

Relationship Building - Viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning, and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.

Results Oriented - Empowered with the knowledge of their potential this person learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner, open to change, analyzes successes and failures for continuous improvement, experiments and will try anything to find solutions that support an ecosystem of knowledge; enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.

Functional/Technical Skill - Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment.

Direct reports

Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate 

Working conditions

• The person in this position may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
• Frequently works in rooms with bright light where eye protection is required.
• Frequently works in rooms with moderate heat and humidity.
• The person in this position is constantly exposed to moderate background noise due to environmental systems, equipment, and fans.
• Must be able to work on weekends or alternate shifts.

Physical requirements

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs  
• Prolonged sitting, standing, and/or walking motion/movement  
• Constant movement of hands/fingers and limbs  
• Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina  

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.