Facilities Maintenance Manager

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of cannabis in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Ohio, and we are pursuing expansion opportunities. Our goal is to have a clear and compelling consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis.

Position Summary / Objective

We are seeking a passionate, driven, detail-oriented, and collaborative Facilities Manager to provide leadership and collaborate to create a safe, productive, and pleasant physical work environment that will support the Company's efforts to maximize sales, margin, and profit with a customer service focus. This position is responsible for the safety, security, maintenance, vendor management, and supply chain of our cultivation and production facility in Fitchburg.

The ideal candidate has the ability to adapt to our business model and has demonstrated leadership experience, as he or she will be given significant responsibility over the facilities of our business to deliver a best-in-class and innovative cannabis product. Previous cannabis experience is a plus but not required; however, all candidates should have some familiarity and comfortability with cannabis.

We are building a strong ethical and team-oriented culture at Ethos Cannabis and are looking for this position to help lead and implement this vision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all facilities equipment, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems, and infrastructure throughout the site to ensure efficient operation and productivity targets.
• Understand all aspects of production and adhere to strict safety, quality, sanitation, and production standards.
• Manage facility vendors, service agreements, and repair schedules to keep operations running with proactive systems maintenance; develop a preventative maintenance schedule and integrate with site functions.
• Effectively manage the repair, maintenance, custodial, and safety budget while minimizing downtime and assuring facilities are maintained to Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Track and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Ensure accurate documentation of repairs, site drawings, and equipment files.
• Work with leaders to ensure the site adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and is legally compliant with all OSHA, state, federal, and local regulations.
• Develop and oversee an accident prevention plan to include fire, safety, evacuation, laboratory, and facility SOPs.
• Work collaboratively with compliance, security, and transportation regarding compliance, loss prevention, security, and logistics on all mutual issues and in prioritisation of needs.
• Provide logistical support for production functions, including supply procurement and distribution logistics.
• Lead facility initiatives and specific projects assigned by the Grow & Processing Leadership group.
• Manage the Facilities Technician and Sanitation teams in the facility.
• Communicate relevant metrics demonstrating improvements in downtime, spend, and work quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience: 5+ years of facility maintenance management experience. Understanding of proper and safe handling of hazardous materials. General knowledge of equipment and facilities upkeep, with a focus on industrial, MEP, plumbing, and Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Experience or considerable exposure to a manufacturing or construction environment. Ability to understand competitive landscape and trends and develop strategy and tactics accordingly. Experience and proven track record in meeting facilities and maintenance goals in a competitive, dynamic environment. Experience with administering a CMMS. Work history that demonstrates stability, progressive responsibility, and willingness to accept new duties.

Capabilities and Skills: Excellent team building, communication, and people skills. High degree of attention to detail with the ability to be self-directed. High level of integrity and a strong work ethic. Strong track record of accomplishing / exceeding business objectives. Proficiency in computer usage including MS Office applications, email, scheduling software, online conferencing, and more. Strong problem-solving skills including anticipatory thinking and the ability to work well under pressure while maintaining a calm composure. Demonstrated ability to work comfortably and effectively within a diverse, multicultural, multigenerational environment.

Other Requirements: Extended time sitting, walking, bending, climbing, and reaching is possible. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet. Must pass stringent background test requirements of Pennsylvania. Certification(s) preferred: Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Project Management Professional (PMP), EPA 608, First Aid / CPR.

Compensation: This position is classified as Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. Ethos Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Ethos is dedicated to creating an equal opportunity workplace and encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with past drug convictions to apply. Must be 21 or older. Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.