Director, Planning & Performance (P&P)

Within the National Operations’ management team, the Director, Planning & Performance is responsible for helping to deliver operational excellence via utilizing data analytics translated into insights and core principles such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen - to help standardize, streamline and simplify core processes and exemplary best practices – across Acreage’s CPF footprint. This position reports to the National Director, Operations and plays a contributing role in strategic planning and execution to support a successful ongoing and annual financial performance and market share growth for the company.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains and monitors the new, National Operations’ Excellence program and activities – which are essential to the achievement of key outcomes - ensuring integration and coordination across Acreage’s footprint and teams
• Provides subject matter expertise in structured problem solving and root cause analyses; enabling feasible, competitive and innovative solutions to help support a successful company performance.
• Partners with the Project and Procurement Manager to develop, execute and track strategic projects and key operational initiatives on time and within budget.
• Oversees process improvement initiatives, reflecting core, lean manufacturing principles and practices; defines and monitors performance metrics and fosters culture, as needed
• Utilizes dashboards and KPI’s to monitor and track performance of project goals and cost savings for designated Operational Excellence projects
• Champions use of KPI / metric management for data-based decision making and innovative solutions
• Effectively manages execution in support of strategy deployments, risk management and change management
• Effectively engages and communicates with National Operations’ team members, senior management and cross-functional stakeholders on all activities pertaining to objectives, status. risks, and mitigation plans associated with projects, as well as ensuring all team members are aware of and aligned on integrated project timelines
• Provides Operational Excellence training to support the effective execution of approved strategic projects and operational initiatives
• Manages budget(s), cost(s), schedule(s) and rate(s) of return for Operational Excellence activities

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of five years’ experience focused in Operational Excellence, Lean Practice and/or Problem Solving
• Five years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities)
• Cannabis industry experience is preferred
• Certification is desired in ASQ, Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt

Personal Attributes

• Excellent leadership, communication and writing skills
• Proficient technical expertise and aptitude
• High level of critical thinking, planning capabilities, effective project management and the ability to effectively work in highly regulated markets with multiple, diverse teams
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively influence cross-functional colleagues and effectively manage up, down and across the organization
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills – both internally and externally
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, especially when dealing with confidential information
• Highly motivated – with a can-do attitude – ability to work independently with keen judgment and resourceful initiative taking
• Must pass all required state and federal background checks

Computers, Technology and Other

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency with inventory systems and office equipment
• Knowledge of plant tracking software, both PATC-approved and state-mandated
• Must pass all required state and federal background checks

Travel

• Up to 25% travel

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing environment that requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Consistent use of a computer and office equipment. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects.

Acreage Holdings Code of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Acreage Holdings, Inc. Code of Conduct.

Changes to this Job Description

The Company may amend this job description in whole or part, at any time, without notice based on business needs.