Our companyhas been built on the philosophy of helping others and supporting the people and communities who have built andmaintainthe strength of our industry. The Director, Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain leads the performance and development of manufacturing, production planning, procurement, inventory management, warehousing, and logistics. Reporting to the CEO, the Director builds capable teams and dependable processes that deliver secure, compliant, high-quality products against achievable production and customer commitments. The Director owns the integrated manufacturing and supply plan, bringing together customer demand, labour and equipment capacity, purchased materials, and internally-produced cannabis ingredients. Working with the Extraction, Formulation, Product Development, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams, the Director resolves operational constraints and drives measurable improvements in delivery, productivity, cost, and inventory reliability. The Director establishes direction, decision-making authority, controls, and performance expectations; and intervenes where material risks, recurring issues, or cross-functional constraints require senior leadership. Lead assigned operational leaders and teams, with clear responsibilities, delegated authority, performance expectations, and escalation routes. Coach supervisors and other leaders in day-to-day people management, including work allocation, attendance, performance conversations, training, and respectful problem resolution, with HR support. Assess team capability and coverage, address performance gaps promptly, and develop leaders who can manage daily operations effectively. Provide visible leadership on the manufacturing floor and establish routines for reviewing safety, production results, material shortages,



and corrective actions. Integrated planning and material readiness Direct the development and approve short
- and longer-term manufacturing plans that reflect confirmed demand, forecasts, material lead times, realistic yields, labour, equipment capacity, and required Quality activities. Oversee the master production schedule and work-order process, including the accuracy of operational inputs, revision control, and coordination of required reviews. Establish and oversee a production-readiness process, ensuring that the schedule reflects confirmed or realistically expected material availability, capacity, and required Quality activities. Ensure that designated teams verify readiness before a production run proceeds; Planning and manufacturing execution Ensure that planning leaders establish ingredient requirements and supply commitments with Extraction and Formulation and resolve material constraints or competing priorities that require senior intervention. Establish the process and decision authority for confirming operational feasibility before customer delivery commitments are made. Review significant exceptions and capacity risks. Oversee production execution, staffing and labour allocation, equipment utilization, line readiness, housekeeping, and sanitation within assigned manufacturing functions. Lead the response to significant, recurring, or cross-functional issues that require senior intervention.



Ensure that manufacturing and maintenance team leads coordinate equipment availability and planned maintenance. Procurement and supplier performance Set procurement priorities and supplier-performance expectations. Ensure that purchasing activities align with approved demand, material specifications, lead times, inventory policies, and supply-risk controls. Oversee procurement strategy and supplier negotiations, approving commitments within delegated authority and leading material or strategically significant negotiations. Inventory warehousing and logistics Establish dependable controls for cannabis and non-cannabis inventory across receiving, storage, issue to production, work in process, returns, and dispatch. Ensure that inventory records accurately reflect quantities, locations, lot traceability, allocations, and material status. Ensure that inventory teams maintain effective cycle-counting, reconciliation, and discrepancy-resolution processes. Review material variances and require corrective action for recurring issues. Oversee inventory policies and replenishment controls, holding the responsible operational leaders accountable for stock availability, aged inventory, and working-capital performance within their control. Oversee inbound and outbound shipment scheduling, documentation, carrier coordination, and delivery exceptions. Financial performance and improvement Prepare and manage operating budgets, labour and overtime costs, manufacturing expenses, and resource proposals with Finance and executive leadership. Define performance measures and targets, ensure accurate reporting, and use results to hold operational leads accountability and direct improvement priorities. L

📌 Director, Manufacturing Operations (Canada)
🏢 CannaPiece
📍 Canada