Learning And Development Manager - Operations

The Learning and Development Manager- Operations strategizes, develops, delivers, and drives training across Ascend's cannabis cultivation facilities. This individual has experience in designing learning programs in an agricultural or manufacturing setting from the ground up. This learning professional, will build relationships with Operations Leaders, lead the creation of training programs, assessments, and job aids along with planning of training implementation, managing the evaluation process, and communicating training to the business units and project leads. Strong organizational skills, the ability to be flexible, and a positive attitude are important qualities that you must possess.

Location: Within a commutable distance to either Franklin, NJ or Athol, MA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs for operations and cultivation staff at various levels across the organization.
• Create and update training curriculum for various roles within the operations department, including cultivation, post-harvest, extraction, packaging, and distribution.
• Provide leadership to Learning and Development Specialist and dotted-line leadership to a network of Training Liaisons across
• Support cannabis cultivation sites in NJ, MA, OH, IL, PA, and MI as well as potential expansion into additional markets.
• Provide and track state and federal regulatory and safety training in partnership according to needs identified by the AWH Compliance Team.
• Revamp orientation programs for new hires, providing them with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their roles. Collaborate with HR to ensure a seamless integration of new employees into the company culture.
• Ensure that training programs align with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by promoting additional training opportunities and resources for operations staff.
• Provide post training support online, in person, and over the phone in a thorough, professional manner with strong attention to internal customer service best practices.
• Contribute to Learning and Development, Human Resources and Operations Teams' and culture positively.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, be able to perform in a team environment, collaborate with others, handle multiple projects, be flexible with change, and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of LMS technology (Paylocity), authoring tools (Articulate), and Microsoft Office. Ability to learn to technologies and platforms quickly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (preferred)
• 5+ years' experience in corporate training or adult learning (required)
• Experience developing and delivering training in a manufacturing or agricultural setting
• Demonstrated understanding of leadership training and Development theories
• Six Sigma/Lean experience preferred
• Able to build and manage strong working relationships, manage process, facilitate change, and effectively communicate organizational goals
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills
• Positive "can-do" attitude
• Must be 21 years of age or older

TRAVEL

• This position travels up to 50% - 75% of the time.

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.