The Role
The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor oversees the day to day receiving and shipping operations for Green Thumb's West Haven, CT facility, including the scheduling and tracking of incoming shipment loads and outbound product delivery appointments.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the scheduling, tracking, and distribution of incoming raw materials and packaging and all outbound product delivery appointments
- Perform daily tasks related to routing of vehicles to various customer and company locations throughout the service area while maintaining compliance with both DOT rules and regulations and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction
- Work closely with Fulfillment and Sales Departments to meet objectives and address service-related issues
- Ensure company Delivery Drivers operate in compliance with all Federal, State, Local and company regulations/policies and procedures
- Monitor and maintain proper inventory levels by evaluating usage and communicating with Supply Chain team on a regular basis as well as manage physical inventory process
- Plan and schedule maintenance of all Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and Delivery Vehicles
- Ensure medical cannabis waste management procedures are followed such as receipt/collection, transportation, storage, labeling, compacting, grinding, etc.
- Assist in completing medical cannabis waste profiles, manifests, and shipping documents, and maintain waste processing records
- Conduct employee safety training, coordinates on-the-job training for newly hired or transferred employees, and holds monthly line meetings
- Confer with Lead Persons, Production Supervisors, and Department Managers to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
- Serve on various continuous improvement committees as needed. Engage with direct reports to drive continuous improvement
- Administer company policies in a fair and consistent manner
- Inform Operations Manager on processing and/or employee problems which may require their attention or knowledge
- Understand and maintain compliance with all state laws and/or regulations that affect Green Thumb operations
- Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect product safety, product quality or personnel safety
- May make decisions and perform the job responsibilities of the Operations Manager in their absence
- Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree or certificate from college or technical school desired, Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field preferred
- 3+ years of supervisory experience
- Familiarity with OSHA standards and guidelines
- Knowledgeable of Lean Manufacturing principles and processes (5S, TPM, etc.)
- Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft® Office Suite (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word). Basic ERP experience is a plus
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting skills
- Able to train and motivate department personnel and supervise department personnel in a fair and consistent manner
- Must be able to work overtime, weekends, or other shifts when required
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form
- Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and problem solve effectively
- Operate with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
- Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
- Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws
Additional Requirements
- Must pass any and all required background checks
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must possess valid driver’s license
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
Top Skills
What We Do
We are a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer. Our mission is to promote well-being through the power of cannabis while giving back to the communities in which we serve. Established in 2014, Green Thumb employs over 4,800 people and serves thousands of patients and customers each year.
Green Thumb manufactures and distributes a portfolio of branded cannabis products including RYTHM, Dogwalkers, Beboe, Good Green, incredibles, Doctor Solomon’s, &Shine, and owns and operates rapidly growing national retail cannabis stores called RISE.
Why Work With Us
Cannabis is a rapidly growing industry. It's the Great American Growth story, and it is much more than revenue numbers. It's a story about people first. From our commitment to helping right the wrongs caused by the War on Drugs to our passionate team members, people and their well-being are at the core of everything we do at Green Thumb.
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