Project Specialist, Extraction & Product Development at Green Thumb. . Location: Remote. . . The Role. . . The . Project Specialist – Extraction & Product Development. . provides. project management support . to . the corporate . Extraction & Formulation. team to . implement. . and. optimiz. e. processes. . within. the . Consumer Packaged Goods (. CPG. ). space. . . This role . manage. s. key projects and strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence within . the. . Extraction & Formulation. . operation. . With a continuous improvement mindset, this role will be focused on root cause analysis. . to. . identify. . process. . improvement. . opportunities,. . develop. . solutions,. . and. . drive. . execution through. project coordination,. . proper documentation. ,. and training. This role. . also provide. s. day-to-day support for . the . Extraction & Formulation. team. to resolve operational challenges and . be a. key partner for cross-functional teams on CPG operations . implementation . matters.. . . . . Responsibilities. . . . Serve as a subject matter expert for operations programs and processes, primarily focused on Extraction & Formulation processes.. . . Supports project coordination of continuous improvement projects to build new capabilities, add capacity, and increase efficiency.. . . Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather feedback and identify process opportunities including Product Development, Project Management, Quality, Compliance, Operations, etc.. . . Serve as a central point of contact for CPG General Managers, Regional Directors and other Senior Leaders and provide guidance on project timelines and outputs. . . . Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key business partners to effectively support initiatives that impact the entire CPG operation.. . . Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for CPG teams on Extraction & Formulation operational processes and procedures.. . . Drive end-to-end project advancement and execution by monitoring progress, escalating risks or delays to leadership, and coordinating cross-functional partners to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.. . . Act as a centralized resource for document control between vertical team and field, working to aggregate feedback from field teams for updates and then disseminating updated documents effectively.. . . Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation and other quality and compliance requirements.. . . May be assigned other duties and tasks not specifically outlined in this description.. . . . . . Qualifications. . . . Minimum 3 years of experience in a project management or coordinator role, ideally in a CPG operation setting, cannabis industry, or other highly regulated Extraction & Formulation industry.. . . Experience establishing and communicating procedures and policies, project timelines and outputs to multiple stakeholders across varying levels of the organization.. . . Proven experience in managing all aspects of large-scale Extraction & Formulation projects.. . . Knowledge of Lean practices and continuous improvement methodology preferred.. . . Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.. . . . . . Skills. . . . Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable strategies.. . Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed expectations.. . . Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.. . . Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.. . . Highly professional, high level of ethics and integrity; accepts accountability for results and works with a sense of urgency.. . . Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment.. . . Strong organizational, critical thinking, and time management skills.. . . Exceptional communications skills, written and verbal.. . . Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or collaboratively with keen judgment, common sense and resourcefulness.. . . . . . Additional Requirements. . . . Must pass any and all required background checks. . . Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry. . . Must possess a valid driver’s license. . . Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. . . Must be approved by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry. . . Ability to travel up to 50% for this role. . . . . . Working Conditions. . . . While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.. . . Physical Demands: May be required to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 75 pounds (200 pounds with assistance). . . . . . . . . The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.. Green Thumb Pay Range. $90,000. - . $110,000. . USD
Project Specialist, Extraction & Product Development at Green Thumb