Job Title: Regional Director of Operations (RDO) – Mid-America

Location: Mid-American Region (Denver, CO Preferred – Travel Required: 5–10 days/month)

Compensation: $150,000 – $165,000

Benefits: 401(k), fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance

Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person + Regional Travel

Position Summary:

The Regional Director of Operations (RDO) – Mid-America is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing operational performance across multiple manufacturing and production facilities within the Mid-American region. This role focuses on aligning regional operations with business goals, optimizing plant performance, building exceptional leadership teams, and driving efficiency and accountability at scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee day-to-day operations across multiple Mid-American facilities (with Denver as preferred hub), ensuring efficiency, quality, and regulatory compliance
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing, engaged leadership teams; foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and ownership
Align production with sales forecasts and demand planning, proactively adjusting operations to meet evolving needs
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including labor utilization, output, cost control, and yield
Develop and manage regional budgets; authorize capital expenditures and implement cost-saving initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, HR, Compliance, and Executive Leadership to roll out strategic initiatives and regional goals
Ensure adherence to labor laws, safety standards, company policies, and state-specific cannabis regulations
Support continuous improvement efforts through SOP enhancements, employee development, and operational standardization
Travel regularly (5–10 days/month) to visit and support site teams across the region

Qualifications:

5+ years of leadership experience overseeing multi-site operations, preferably in manufacturing, CPG, or cannabis
Demonstrated success scaling operations and leading through periods of rapid growth or change
Highly analytical, with experience managing budgets, production planning, and KPI dashboards
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to build strong teams and lead with clarity and purpose
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and inventory/production management platforms
Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, act with urgency, and solve problems under pressure
Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain all necessary state and local permits/licenses

Who You Are:

Project Ownership & Communication

You articulate your goals, data, and roadblocks clearly, and consistently follow through. You bring others along by communicating with transparency and purpose.

Growth Mindset & Humility

You’re always learning, adapting, and improving. You listen more than you speak and seek feedback with intention—not ego.

Builder’s Mentality

You see gaps as opportunities. You act decisively in ambiguity and thrive in fast-moving environments where systems are still being built.

Resilience & Directness

You value high standards, direct communication, and performance-oriented cultures. Feedback is a growth tool—not a threat.

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