Ayr Wellness Careers

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

The Post-Harvest Manager is responsible for managing all daily operations in the department including but not limited to harvest, destem, properly weighing, tracking, and inspecting all cannabis flower intended for packaging. They are also responsible for leading all roles within the post-harvest team, overseeing the maintenance of all equipment, and addressing all staffing needs for the department.  The post-harvest department is responsible for harvest, cure, and trimming all product at Ayr Wellness, and the end quality and production rate of high quality well-manicured cannabis flower. The Post-Harvest Manager is ultimately accountable for the correct reporting of all related data in state mandated and internal inventory tracking.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by performing Safety Audits and Safety Corrective Actions as required. 
• Responsible for the adherence and management of the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the assigned area. 
• Responsible for the scheduling of labor and management of daily adjustments to ensure production requirements are achieved.
• Responsible for hourly/daily auditing of their area of responsibility to ensure the team has all the proper tools necessary to be successful.  
• Responsible for the execution and oversight of all departmental activities to ensure compliance of all local and state regulations, including the use and management of METRC/Leaf Logix and any other state mandated tracking systems.
• Responsible for ensuring all departmental team members are trained and utilizes department SOPs.
• Responsible for the daily/weekly/month process scheduling to ensure plants are processed in a quick and efficient manner, while maintaining quality control post-harvest for a clean, seedless, pest and pathogen free final product.
• Maintains that all production areas and equipment are clean and always sanitized according to GMP Standards and procedures.
• Responsible for daily monitoring of humidity-controlled environments and all equipment used within the department.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of daily production, tracking monthly results and trends for business forecasting.
• Responsible for the management and development of departmental staff, ensuring training and development is sufficient to enhance productivity while supporting ongoing employee engagement.
• Addresses issues, concerns, and administrative needs in a timely manner.
• Performs annual performance evaluations.
• Allocates duties to the Assistant Manager, Processing Leads and Processing Technicians appropriately.
• Fosters a positive work environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect while perpetuating a curiosity for “everything cannabis”.
• Other Job Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must meet age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong desire to produce a high-quality product.
• Must demonstrate initiative and be highly motivated.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of state and local medical and/or recreational cannabis laws and how they apply to the operations of Ayr Wellness.
• Two years of experience in commercial cannabis production.
• Two years of experience in a position with managerial responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a horticultural or agricultural field or demonstrated experience in horticulture or agricultural production.

Experience

4-6 years in a management/leadership role of a team of 20+ employees 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Inspiring Others - Creates a workplace in which team members are empowered with the knowledge of their potential and inspired to do their best; regularly empowers others with key tasks; invites input from team members and shares ownership and visibility of successes and opportunities for improvement; makes individual team members feel their work is valued and important; is someone people like working with and for and exemplifies efforts in being a force for good.

Building Effective Teams - Blends people into teams as necessary to deliver results; creates strong morale and team spirit that fosters a culture of excellence; shares successes and opportunities for improvement in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging and value in the team and in the Company.

Priority Setting - Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.

Process Management - Establishes processes necessary to complete tasks; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow that support a culture of process excellence; is knowledgeable on to what and how to measure to deliver business results; sees opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't and can simplify complex processes to create common understanding; gets more out of limited resources to deliver organizational value.

Direct reports

Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate

Working conditions

• The person in this position may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
• The working area may be odorous at times and loud due to fans and filtration systems, fluctuating between cold and warm temperatures.

Physical requirements

• Focus on a physical task for a prolonged period without losing edge 
• Working in an agricultural environment and ability to work 10 to 20 feet off the ground using ladders 
• Manual dexterity; enough to reach/handle items, work with fingers 
• Ability to lift and carry fifty pounds unaided on a regular basis 
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time depending on your position and/or getting up and down through your work shift 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.