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Lazarus Naturals is on a mission to make quality hemp-based CBD accessible to everyone. Its why we own our manufacturing process from start to finishfrom our hemp farms in Central Oregon, to our extraction, formulation, and packagingits all designed to deliver safe, effective CBD at an affordable price for all. This enables us to provide a 60% discount to veterans, low income and disabled individuals, so they can access the benefits of CBD too. We are proud of our products, our processes, and our people, and were absolutely passionate about doing the right thing well.

Job Overview

The Extraction Facility and Production Manager plays a pivotal role in Lazarus Naturals mission to provide our customers with the highest quality CBD products available. This position will report directly to the VP of Operations and is responsible for ensuring extraction goals are met and the facility equipment is maintained and operational.

The job will require a strong science and math background, mechanical inclination, and excellent problem solving skills. We are looking for a driven individual who will work in collaboration with the VP of Operations to ensure all extraction and manufacturing goals are met. This position is responsible for producing hemp extract by way of ethanol extraction techniques and is expected to have a firm understanding of physical and chemical principles that are being applied during processing. Making hands-on decisions will surround the following principles: Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operation and maintenance of extraction equipment, such as centrifuges, pumps, valves, and centrifuges.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on boilers, chillers, air compressors, forklifts, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other production equipment.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Assists VP of Operations with long term plant expansion/renovation planning and execution, coordinating and interfacing with vendors, contractors, and city/county representatives.
• Drive innovation by deploying best practices, industry trends, tools, and equipment to drive increased efficiency and operational excellence goals.
• Detailed record keeping of maintenance schedules, and continuously monitor all extraction processes so that malfunctions can be rectified immediately.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Meet demanding production goals consistently
• Generate and communicate monthly inventory and production costing report
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering, Industrial/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent Brewing/Beverage Production experience
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Understanding of applied fluid and pressure dynamics
• Experience working with/on industrial machinery (centrifuges, vacuum distillers, conveyors, etc)
• Forklift certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance)
• Employee Discount Program
• Fully Stocked Kitchen
• 401K Program
• FSA & Commuter Benefits
• Employee Development
• Company Events

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Powell Butte, OR. Interested parties are encouraged to send a cover letter detailing why you think you could be a great fit, along with an updated resume.

Veterans strongly encouraged to apply.

Lazarus Naturals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.