National Director of Manufacturing

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Texas - Dallas

Reporting To: Vice President of Operations

Compensation: $170,000.00 - $205,000.00 / hour

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.
Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.
Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld WayWyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.-Make a Mark-We Blaze Our Own Trail-Brand First-We Mean Business

Summary:
The National Director of Manufacturing (NDM) is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all manufacturing operations nationwide. This position is critical in implementing best practices, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness, and aligning manufacturing strategies with overall business objectives. The NDM will lead and develop manufacturing teams, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. will align closely with Wyld’s goals and objectives to assist in implementing strategy and driving overall profitability in our operations; they will be directly responsible for leading the Operations teams through coaching and management.  The NDM will be both day-to-day and long-term ongoing impact on Wyld’s operations by implementing change to develop leadership, increase quality, productivity and employee satisfaction across our Operations facilities by establishing and communicating guidelines and process changes to ensure the culture is aligned with Wyld’s Core Values and business strategy.  

*Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Portland, Oregon area*

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes 
  • Develop and execute national operations manufacturing efficiencies, strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve production goals, optimize resource utilization, and support business growth. 
  • Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting process 
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all phases of operations 
  • Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution 
  • Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management 
  • Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects 
  • Effectively communicate with department leaders, ensuring strategic information is funneled to the appropriate team members 
  • Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all manufacturing operations comply with national, state, and local safety regulations, as well as environmental and other relevant industry standards. 
  • Oversee the planning and execution of capital expenditure projects related to manufacturing expansion, equipment upgrades, and facility improvements. 
• Oversee operations leadership team 
  • Assist in recruiting, training, mentoring, and developing a high-performing manufacturing leadership team and workforce.  Foster a collaborative and engaged work environment. 
  • Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and drive results 
  • Perform department leadership’s employee performance reviews 
  • Responsible for overseeing the hiring, training, development and terminating of direct reports 
  • Provide coaching to department leaders and direct reports to ensure all staff have the resources necessary to perform their duties correctly and effectively 
  • Collects information about successes/challenges/opportunities of operations, share appropriate information to refine and improve processes 
  • Drives and scales results in all deliverables (production qu