Facilities Manager
Ethos Cannabis - Fairless Hills, PA
Company Overview
Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing and dispensing of cannabis inPennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio and we are pursuing expansion opportunities. Our goal is to have a clear and compelling consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis. Our mission is supported by our relationship with Jefferson Health, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., dedicated to collecting and analyzing valuable real-world data and developing educational initiatives with a focus on patient outcomes and quality of life. Jefferson Health is our Academic Clinical Research Center partner for vertically integrated operations under development in Pennsylvania.
Our principals have significant experience investing in healthcare, consumer products, and regulated markets and have been actively focused on the cannabis industry since 2015. Our leadership at Ethos Cannabis have experience developing and leading a successful and respected cannabis operator in the U.S.
Position Summary/Objective
We are seeking a passionate, driven, detailed oriented and collaborative Facilities Manager to provide leadership and collaborate to create a safe, productive, and pleasant physical work environment that will support the Company's efforts to maximize sales, margin, and profit with a customer service focus. This position is responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, vendor management and supply chain of our cultivation and production facility in Fitchburg. The ideal candidate has the ability to adapt to our business model and has demonstrated leadership experience, as he or she will be given significant responsibility over the facilities of our business to deliver a best-in-class and innovative cannabis product. Previous cannabis experience is a plus but not required; however, all candidates should have some familiarity and comfortability with cannabis. We are building a strong ethical and team-oriented culture at Ethos Cannabis and are looking for this position to help lead and implement this vision.
Responsibilities
- Maintain all facilities equipment, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, and infrastructure throughout site to ensure efficient operation and productivity targets
- Understand all aspects of production and adhere to strict safety, quality, sanitation and production standards
- Manage facility vendors, service agreements, repair schedules to keep operation running with proactive systems maintenance; develop a preventative maintenance schedule and integrate with site functions
- Effectively manage the repair, maintenance, custodial and safety budget while minimizing down time and assuring facilities are maintained to Good Manufacturing Practice
- Track and maintain spare parts inventory
- Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, site drawings, and equipment files
- Work with leaders to ensure site adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is legally compliant with all OSHA, state, federal, and local regulations
- Develop and oversee an accident prevention plan to include fire, safety, evacuation, laboratory, and facility SOPs
- Work collaboratively with compliance, security, and transportation regarding compliance, loss prevention, security, and logistics on all mutual issues and in prioritization of needs
- Provide logistical support for production functions, including supply procurement and distribution logistics
- Lead facility initiatives and specific projects assigned by the Grow & Processing Leadership group.
- Manages the Facilities Technician and Sanitation teams in the facility
- Communicate relevant metrics demonstrating improvements in downtime, spend, and work quality.
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to the Production Operations Manager
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Combination of education and experience will be considered
Work Experience:
- 5+ years of facility maintenance management experience
- Understanding of proper and safe handling of hazardous materials
- General knowledge of equipment and facilities upkeep, with a focus of industrial, MEP, plumbing, and Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Experience or considerable exposure to a manufacturing or construction environment
- Ability to understand competitive landscape and trends and develop strategy and tactics accordingly
- Experience and proven track record in meeting facilities and maintenance goals in a competitive, dynamic environment
- Experience with administering a CMMS
- Work history that demonstrates stability, progressive responsibility, and willingness to accept new duties
Capabilities and Skills:
- Excellent team building, communication and people skills
- High degree of attention to detail with the ability to be self-directed
- Effective time-management skills
- High level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- Strong track record of accomplishing/exceeding business objectives
- Proficiency in computer usage including MS Office applications, email, scheduling software, online conferencing, and more
- Strong problem-solving skills including anticipatory thinking and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a calm composure
- Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment
Other Requirements:
- Extended time sitting, walking, bending, climbing and reaching is possible
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet
- Must pass stringent background test requirements of Pennsylvania
- Certification(s) preferred: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Project Management Professional (PMP), EPA 608, First Aid/CPR
Compensation:
This position is classified as Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Ethos Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.
Ethos is dedicated to creating and equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with past drug convictions to apply. Must be 21 or older.
Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.
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