Post-Harvest Manager - Ethos Cannabis

Post-Harvest Manager

Ethos Cannabis

Website: www.ethoscannabis.com

Company Overview:

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing and dispensing of cannabis in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, 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 our vertically integrated operations 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 has experience developing and leading successful cannabis operators in the U.S. 

Position Summary/Objective:

The Post-Harvest Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions related to drying/curing, trimming, and packaging. This allows an inventory to be constructed which can be utilized by the Supply chain team and the Production Operations Manager. 

Responsibilities:

• Train and manage all post-harvest technicians on post-harvest duties 
  • Monitoring environment of drying areas and containers 
  • Organization of batch specific product 
  • Trimming 
  • Packaging 
  • Quality Control 
  • Safe handling of chemicals
  • Follow cGMP and Safety standard
• Verify and maintain all checklists, logs, and documentation pertaining to harvested and packaged product 
• Schedule and prepare product for 3rd party lab testing
• Verify all Seed-to-Sale transactions for accuracy
• Ensure product is in compliance at all times
• Follow process and progression of product to protect against diversion
• Maintain inventory of all consumables and requisition new materials in a timely manner 
• Participate in all employee performance evaluations  
• Maintain sanitary conditions that meet SOPs in all post-harvest areas at all times
• Inspection of work areas, equipment, and uniforms 
• Updating standard operating procedures 
• Ensure all green waste is disposed of properly 
• Other duties as designated by Production Operations Manager
• Oversee scheduling, timecards and monitor attendance

Post-harvest operations signal near completion of the production cycle. The manager in this department is responsible for making sure there is no delay in making space and containers available for each successive harvest. Atmospheres of the drying areas are normalized daily to achieve the desired moisture content of product as quickly as possible. The manager ensures that each post-harvest employee can handle and package product without contamination, thus also ensuring a low level of waste or loss. 

Reports to the Production Operations Manager.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications:

• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to lift 55 lb. of material or equipment 
• Must be able to work on feet for extended periods of time
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders safely
• Valid Driver's license

Additional Qualifying experience/education

• 3-5 years in leadership/management position 
• Previous experience with Cannabis Seed-to-sale software an MS Office Suite

Compensation

• Annual salary with additional incentive compensation  
• This position is classified as Exempt and is not entitled to 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.