Director of Operations

at  Truro Cannabis

JOB OVERVIEW

The Director of Operations reports directly to the President and is responsible for driving the company’s growth and ensuring long-term sustainability. The Director will lead the strategic and business aspects of the organization, providing clear direction and crafting a vision for success. Additionally, they will oversee the elements of daily operations, initiating and implementing growth strategies and processes that ensure the company’s overall profitability and success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ethical Leadership: Foster a culture of ethical decision-making by the management team, guided by a clear Code of Ethics Policy.
• Company Strategy: Play a key role in shaping and executing the company’s long-term strategic objectives, ensuring they align with market demands and business goals. Develop high-quality business strategies that support both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Management Oversight: Collaborate with department heads to ensure efficient, effective, and sustainable controls and procedures across all departments. Lead cross-functional projects to completion, track progress, and ensure operational goals are met.
• Budget Management: Manage company and departmental budgets effectively, allocating resources to support sales goals and overall business objectives. Analyze financial and non-financial reports to identify improvements and solutions to ensure the company’s growth and sustainability.
• Client Relationship Management: Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key clients, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors. Cultivate new customer relationships to drive lead generation and market share growth.
• Market Trends: Stay informed on emerging markets and trends, maintaining a deep understanding of the industry and market dynamics.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee daily operations to ensure alignment with company strategy and goals. Develop and maintain effective organizational systems, delegate responsibilities, and manage the management team to ensure smooth operations.
• Employee Development: Build trusting relationships with direct reports, fostering learning and development. Provide constructive feedback to aid in professional growth and ensure alignment with individual/team development plans.
• Production and Inventory Management: Lead the analysis of production planning and inventory levels, evaluate forecasts against business objectives, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Innovation and Improvement: Consult on new products, services, and systems to assist with integrating operational requirements into business initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with the Cannabis Act and associated regulations. Maintain the Health Canada role of Responsible Person (RP) and the related Security Clearance.
• Other Responsibilities: Handle additional operational tasks as needed.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Proven experience as a Director of Operations or other senior managerial roles within manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar qualifications are considered an asset.
• Familiarity with various business functions, including Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices.
• Experience in highly regulated production environments such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food and beverage, alcohol, or cosmetics is an asset.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Strong business acumen with exceptional organizational and leadership abilities, capable of seeing the “big picture.”
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic computer systems.
• Ability to coordinate people and processes and effectively communicate at all organizational levels.
• Highly effective in teamwork with strong conflict resolution skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires completion of security and background checks in accordance with the Cannabis Act. The candidate must be approved by Health Canada to obtain a Health Canada Security Clearance for the role of Responsible Person (RP).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• management: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-02-0

Please refer the Job description for details