Vp Of Operations And Engineering

AmplifiedAg is the leader in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) looking to revolutionize global indoor farming. If you are an experienced executive with a background in operations, engineering and purchasing and you want to play a part in providing clean, safe food to the world, this is an exciting time to come on board and join our journey.

The VP of Operations and Engineering will oversee and be responsible for all assembly operations, engineering activities and purchasing at our multiple locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the P&L, logistics, crop health, culture, safety and personnel. In addition, the VP will work cross-functionally with our sales, marketing, HR and finance teams.

You will be working in a startup environment where we seek candidates that want to contribute to an organization and structure where you can make an impact, have your voice heard, be ambitious to step up to dynamic challenges, and be accountable for your results.

What You’ll Do

• Work with the HR team to recruit, retain, and develop high performing team members
• Identify, prioritize and resolve areas for improvement within the manufacturing process with a focus on efficiency and quality control
• Work with the sales team to maximize visibility between capacity and sales potential
• Maintain always tour-ready sites
• Be an advocate for AmpEdge and the full implementation of all capabilities
• Oversee the farm operations team to ensure production stays on schedule in all aspects of farming (seeding, transplanting, harvesting, packaging, delivering, cleaning, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with company quality, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Oversee work schedules for all staff with the goal of maximizing efficiency
• Oversee the manufacturing process of our hydroponic container farms and implementing new processes as required
• Maintain overall responsibility for the performance of the farm manufacturing facility and the farm operations, including P&L, safety, quality, productivity, etc.
• Provide a safe working environment by maintaining quality equipment and enforcing adherence to safe work practices

Must Haves

• Demonstrated ability to run a complex manufacturing operation
• Detail & process oriented
• Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and superior management skills
• Ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems
• Vast experience implementing CI, Lean & Six Sigma processes
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in STEM or business management and 10+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Experience in OSHA compliance programs

All candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Critical Competencies

Relationships

Communication and Influencing

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork & team building

Customer focus

Cross-cultural agility

Analytical

Problem analysis/solving

Critical thinking

Decision making

Innovation

Professional experience

Management

Delegation & performance management

Project/process management

Managing execution

Coaching & developing talent

Managing differences/conflict

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Leading courageously

Inspiring others

Integrity, trust & credibility

Self-Management

Learning agility/development

Initiative & risk taking

Drive for results

Adaptability management

Emotional resilience

Our Values

Precision: Pay attention to every detail

Respect: We are a team and treat each other with kindness

Integrity: Be fair, trustworthy, and honest

Empowerment: Every team member has a voice and can provoke change

Consistency: Do it the right way, every time

Fun: Have a positive attitude and enjoy what you do