Senior Operations Management

Description:

Rubicon Organics™ is on a mission to grow the best cannabis on Earth, for the Earth. As a Canadian leader in premium cannabis products, we operate a state-of-the-art indoor cultivation and processing facility in Hope, British Columbia, and are looking for a passionate and results-driven Director of Operations to lead the daily operations at our expanding site.

This high-impact leadership role will oversee the day-to-day performance and people management across various operational functions including cultivation, processing, facilities, quality assurance, maintenance, and inventory management. As we scale our operations, this role will be critical in ensuring product excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, setting clear expectations and performance goals

• Build a high-performance culture grounded in safety, collaboration, and accountability

• Work closely with the Director of Cultivation and Senior Manager, Quality, to meet production and compliance targets

Facility & Operational Oversight

• Supervise daily activities across the cultivation and processing facility to ensure operational efficiency

• Monitor and ensure optimal functioning of facility equipment and systems

• Lead execution of production plans while maintaining throughput and quality standards

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Enforce strict adherence to Health Canada, WorkSafeBC, and internal regulatory requirements

• Support the implementation and upkeep of SOPs and Quality Management Systems

• Ensure all documentation, audit requirements, and reporting standards are met

Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with the VP of Operations on long-term capacity planning, production scaling, and resource optimization

• Identify and lead Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement initiatives

• Refine operational workflows and SOPs for consistency and scalability

Resource & Financial Management

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans

• Monitor KPIs, analyze variances, and implement corrective action plans

• Lead capital project implementation and ensure efficient resource allocation

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in operations management within regulated agricultural, horticultural, or manufacturing environments

• Minimum 3 years in cannabis cultivation operations, preferably within indoor facilities

• Strong financial and analytical skills with experience managing complex budgets and forecasts

• Deep understanding of Health Canada regulations and industry compliance standards

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and execute continuous improvement frameworks

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s or professional certification in operations management is a plus)