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<h2><strong><span data-contrast="auto">The Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The Regional Vice President, Operations (RVP) is a senior leadership role at Green Thumb Industries, responsible for driving the strategic direction, operational performance of a multi-site manufacturing region, and delivering production targets. As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, the RVP sets out the vision for regional excellence—elevating safety, quality, compliance, and culture while delivering financial commitments through full regional P&L ownership. This role serves as the critical link between enterprise strategy and site-level execution. The RVP provides strategic guidance to Directors, Site Operations—ensuring alignment on priorities, connecting the dots across sites, and scaling preferred methods region-wide. They are a key driver of cross-functional alignment, partnering closely with Cultivation, Production, Quality, Compliance, People, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure GTI’s manufacturing operations are best-in-class.</span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">This is a remote role that requires up to 75% travel. </span></li>
<li>Candidates must reside in one of our operating states or be willing to relocate to one of the following states:
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<div>CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA</div>
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<h2><span data-contrast="none">Responsibilities</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-5,"335559739":160,"335559740":240,"335559991":10}"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559740":276,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"></span></h2>
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<li>Execute strategic direction for regional manufacturing operations translating enterprise production goals into clear regional priorities with accountability at the site level</li>
<li>Provide strategic guidance and direction to Directors, Site Operations; serve as the key resource for escalations, ensure consistent follow-through on priorities, and reinforce GTI’s preferred operational methods and standards across all sites</li>
<li>Own the regional P&L; partner with Regional Controllers and Directors, Site Operations to analyze performance data—including efficiency metrics, labor variance, defect rates, cost drivers, and capacity planning—and drive data-based decisions on capital investments, resource allocation, and profitability improvements</li>
<li>Drive cross-functional alignment across CPG Production, Cultivation, Quality, Compliance, People, Finance, and Supply Chain facilitating collaboration, resolving roadblocks, and ensuring regional manufacturing performance supports GTI’s broader commercial and growth objectives</li>
<li>Champion a high-performance culture grounded in GTI’s values of accountability and transparency; inspire site-level leaders to build and sustain engaged, diverse teams that reflect the communities GTI serves</li>
<li>Develop and implement scalable standard operating procedures and best practices across the region; identify innovations at individual sites and systematically disseminate them to elevate performance across the entire regional portfolio</li>
<li>Prioritize talent development and succession planning across the region; provide Directors, Site Operations with transparent coaching, meaningful feedback, and growth opportunities to build a strong internal pipeline of operations leaders</li>
<li>Ensure rigorous compliance with all local, state, and federal cannabis manufacturing regulations; partner with Compliance and Legal to proactively address regulatory changes and immediately remediate any lapses in company policy or law</li>
<li>Drive continuous improvement across regional operations through LEAN manufacturing principles and structured Kaizen events; identify and eliminate waste, reduce variability, identify bottlenecks, and maximize throughput and operational efficiency across all sites</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
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<h2><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
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<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering or Business required</li>
<li>10+ years of management experience in manufacturing environment; multi-site leadership experience required</li>
<li>Consumer Packaged Good experience required</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge & understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, certifications a plus</li>
<li>Exposure to horticulture and/or plant science and/or lab processing, a plus</li>
<li>Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience managing a P&L required</li>
<li>Can-do attitude and ability to adapt quickly; business is experiencing tremendous growth so previous operational experience in growth environment is substantially preferred</li>
<li>Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment</li>
<li> Superior communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, non-verbal, written), with the ability to build relationships at all levels, both internally and externally</li>
<li>Possesses a high level of critical thinking</li>
<li>Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information</li>
<li>Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of GTI</li>
<li>Must have a solid understanding of the Medical Marijuana laws, rules and regulations set forth by the state; a pursuit to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws</li>
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<h2><span data-contrast="none">Additional Requirements</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":-5,"335559739":160,"335559740":240,"335559991":10}"> </span></h2>
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<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must pass </span><span data-contrast="auto">any and all</span><span data-contrast="auto"> required background checks </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must possess valid driver’s license</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be a minimum of 21 years of age</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559737":647,"335559991":374,"469777462":[872,873],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="•" data-font="Arial" data-listid="2" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Must be approved b</span><span data-contrast="auto">y state badging agency to work in cannabis industry</span></li>
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<p><span data-contrast="auto">#LI-REMOTE</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><em>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.</em></p></div><div class="title">Green Thumb Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$200,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$230,000 USD</span></div></div></div>
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