MIP Manager

MIP Manager

Northeast Alternatives is a growing, award-winning, seed-to-table cannabis retail brand specializing in the highest quality cannabis products Massachusetts, Michigan and New Jersey has to offer. Constantly focused on developing and ingenuity, NEA strives to achieve this by adding skilled and motivated team players. These goals are met by seeking out diverse, talented individuals to further the company's mission and provide unique and new ideas. As the business continues to grow, our team will continue to grow, allowing us to be the best in our specialized market. If you are motivated, eager to learn, dedicated, flexible and excited about joining an incredible industry, Northeast Alternatives is the perfect place to be!

Job Description:

The MIP Manager is a direct report to the Director of MIP Kitchen. The MIP Manager will be responsible for overseeing day to day operations of the Kitchen, MIP Packaging, and Extraction departments. The ultimate objective of the MIP Manager is to hire, train and develop a team that can produce, package, label, and compliantly support the product needs within the S&OP process. This role requires high technical skills, experience in process development, as well as a high level of personnel management while maintaining positive employee morale and retention.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Hire, train, and develop team members to meet the product needs of the business

• Produce all MIP products in accordance with the S&OP (Sales and Operations) process

• Create and implement efficient manufacturing, packaging and labeling processes to increase productivity and reduce costs

• Evaluate on-hand inventory and create weekly production schedules that keep appropriate par levels of all cannabis products available in inventory

• Delegate production demands to supervisors and employees to meet and exceed the business needs for products in Retail and Wholesale

• Implement and train on all SOPs created for manufacturing and packaging processes. Hold employees accountable to all SOPs

• Establish productivity metrics for every unit produced in the MIP departments. Provide metrics to the appropriate departments/positions for cost control and production demands

• Consistently improve upon current techniques to maximize efficiency

• Maintain 100% accuracy of on-hand inventory

• Create, produce, and store products to meet compliance standards

• Receive and transfer all products with 100% compliant practices

• Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment for all working and storage spaces

• Utilize the METRC system to manage the product catalog, create packages, and control the movement of all inventory through its locations

• Obtain the highest level of METRC training to stay 100% compliant

• Implement monthly inventory audits of all cannabis and non cannabis inventory 

• Minimize loss and shrinkage of inventory by implementing loss prevention tactics and procedures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Demonstrated ability to understand legal documentation and interpretation

• Possess a can-do attitude, resourceful, action oriented, reliable, and a team player

• Excellent communications skills as applied to internal teams, customers, vendors, and regulators

• Experience improving efficiencies, identifying necessary tools, and establishing processes

• An entrepreneurial spirit and motivation with flexibility and adaptability

• Possess a tremendous sense of urgency, problem-solving, and organizational skills with great attention to detail

• Must be 21 years of age or older with ability to obtain an MI agent registration card

• Completion of state cannabis tracking (METRC) processing center training

• Excellent time management, analytical skills, multi-tasking skills in a challenging environment

• Ability to meet minimum physical requirements to work in a production and retail environment

Education and Experience:

• Cannabis industry experience highly preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience

• 2 years of experience in operations and processing

• 1 year of experience in a leadership position

Perks/Benefits:

• Employee Discount

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Training

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

Northeast Alternatives has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aspires to be reflective of the diverse communities we serve. We aim to attract and hire qualified candidates who hold these same values, provide diverse perspectives, and contribute to creating a workplace where all employees experience a sense of belonging.

Northeast Alternatives is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetics, Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal and local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, NEA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.