Facilities Director

About the role

The Facility Director serves as the single on-site leader and head of the facility, with full accountability for all operational aspects. This includes overseeing cultivation, harvest, production, processing, packaging, and finished-goods operations to deliver consistent, premium-quality cannabis products.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, coach, and develop all department managers (e.g., cultivation, processing, packaging, inventory) and their respective teams, building a collaborative, high-performance culture across the facility.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, deliver constructive feedback, and implement development plans to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Develop and lead comprehensive training programs to enhance skills, safety awareness, and compliance across all teams, exceeding baseline regulatory requirements where possible.
• Oversee end-to-end operations from cultivation and harvest through processing to finished-goods packaging, ensuring seamless integration, high-quality standards, and maximum operational efficiency.
• Manage daily execution of all production, processing, and packaging activities while maintaining full adherence to state regulations, company SOPs, and internal policies.
• Review, adjust, and optimize labor and production schedules based on business demands, incoming orders, product availability, resource constraints, and production goals.
• Track, analyze, and report facility-wide KPIs (e.g., yield, throughput, waste, downtime, compliance metrics) and implement adjustments to meet or exceed targets.
• Oversee all production phases from harvest through to finished goods processing, ensuring high-quality standards and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely and compliant execution of all production and packaging tasks, maintaining adherence to state regulations and company SOPs.
• Review and adjust labor production schedules based on business needs, production goals, and resource availability.
• Track and report KPI metrics and adjust, as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, boost productivity, reduce waste, and enhance overall facility performance.
• Evaluate, implement, and manage new technologies, equipment, or methods to improve efficiency, product quality, and scalability.
• Set and manage packaging and production goals aligned with inventory levels, sales forecasts, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review comprehensive inventory, production, and financial reports to monitor progress against monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and targets.
• Ensure accurate, real-time updates in seed-to-sale systems, inventory tools, and other tracking platforms.
• Partner with senior leadership to establish facility goals, forecast production for sale, address operational challenges, and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives that support company objectives, including cost control, employee retention, and operational excellence.
• Manage facility-wide resources, including budgeting, safety protocols, maintenance, and employee relations issues.
• Resolve escalated operational, compliance, or personnel matters effectively and directly.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, operations, plant science, or a related field – Required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in cannabis production, manufacturing, or a regulated industry, with at least 3 years in a senior supervisory or managerial role – Required.
• Demonstrated track record of successfully leading teams and achieving operational goals in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• Strong leadership abilities with proven success in team development, performance management, and fostering a positive, high-accountability culture.
• Deep knowledge of cannabis cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance (state-specific regulations, seed-to-sale tracking).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, employee relations, and handling escalated issues with integrity and fairness.
• Proficient in production/inventory management software, seed-to-sale systems (e.g., Metrc or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other relevant tools.
• Must pass federal and state-mandated background checks.
• Operates with high integrity; trustworthy, reliable, and committed to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of plant tracking software; state-mandated.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership abilities with proven success in team development, performance management, and fostering a positive, high-accountability culture.
• Deep knowledge of cannabis cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance (state-specific regulations, seed-to-sale tracking).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, employee relations, and handling escalated issues with integrity and fairness.
• Proficient in production/inventory management software, seed-to-sale systems (e.g., Metrc or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other relevant tools.
• Must pass federal and state-mandated background checks.
• Operates with high integrity; trustworthy, reliable, and committed to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of plant tracking software; state-mandated.

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities with proven success in team development, performance management, and fostering a positive, high-accountability culture.
• Deep knowledge of cannabis cultivation, processing, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance (state-specific regulations, seed-to-sale tracking).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to prioritize and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Skilled at conflict resolution, employee relations, and handling escalated issues with integrity and fairness.
• Proficient in production/inventory management software, seed-to-sale systems (e.g., Metrc or equivalent), Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and other relevant tools.
• Must pass federal and state-mandated background checks.
• Operates with high integrity; trustworthy, reliable, and committed to ethical standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of plant tracking software; state-mandated.

Benefits

Annual compensation commensurate with experience
Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee life insurance and supplemental life
Spouse and child life and AD&D
Pet insurance
FSA and HSA available

Pay

Annual compensation commensurate with experience

Schedule

40-hour work weeks: Monday – Friday minimum requirement with additional days / hours as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Manufacturing environment which requires extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching. Ability to carry up to 50lbs for up to 100ft may be required. Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers. Ability to work in a humid and pollinated environment. Ability to work well and effectively in a manufacturing environment.

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

Code Of Conduct

All employees are expected to represent the values and maintain the standards contained in the Code of Conduct. Acreage CCF. New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.