Fernway · 4 weeks ago
Director of Operations - MO
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expFernway is a company focused on overseeing operations for a production facility and secondary locations. The Director of Operations will be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading strategic initiatives to improve processes.
CannabisE-CommerceFarming
Hiring Manager
Allison Twyeffort
Responsibilities
Oversee MO Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Ops Support (Distribution & Fulfillment) to meet leadership goals: efficient production, quality product, stock maintenance, on-time delivery, and employee morale
Set and track performance metrics to evaluate operational efficiency; identify improvement opportunities
Implement, evaluate, and enforce policies and procedures; ensure facility compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards
Communicate directives, policies, and goals; ensure accountability and adherence to operational standards
Provide feedback and coaching, conduct annual performance reviews, and apply corrective actions when needed, collaborate with HR to uphold a positive work culture and improve employment practices
Maintain a safe, clean, and injury-free work environment, ensuring compliance with safety and legal regulations
Coordinates with supply chain and quality departments to ensure proper on-time procurement of cannabis input materials needed for production
Coordinates with finance to ensure proper quantities and timing of input materials needed for production
Establishes relationships, negotiates, and sources cannabis input materials from MO cultivators and processors
Works with VP of Operations & COO to manage and develop team architecture and headcount planning
Works with VP of Operations & COO to produce reports for senior leadership including inventory, production, payroll, and compliance-related subjects
Maintains primary contact responsibilities with state regulators and co-manufacturing partners, including phone, e-mail, etc
Stays up to date with changes to regulatory requirements by regularly reading MO.gov bulletins and outreach
Coordinates with VP of Operations & COO to maintain adherence to state regulations
Qualification
Required
3+ years of senior management-level cannabis operations experience
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance
Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Superior managerial skills including a proven track record of effectively managing a successful cannabis operations team
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
In-depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (e.g. supply chain, finance, sales, customer service etc.)
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Familiarity with G-Suite, MS Office and various business software (e.g. ERP, CRM)
Experience with METRC and/or other Seed-to-Sale Traceability System
Preferred
Experience with Acumatica a plus
Company
Fernway
Fernway is a cannabis vaporizer brand that aims to empower people to enjoy cannabis with confidence and ease.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$13.72MKey Investors
Delta Emerald Ventures
2024-04-01Convertible Note· $6M
2023-08-09Debt Financing· $4.83M
2020-08-03Seed· $2.89M
Leadership Team
C
Christopher Gallant
CEO + Co-Founder
Liam O'Brien
CMO + Co-Founder
Recent News
2024-12-28
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