Jeffrey M. Armstrong
Director Of Operations
Cohasset,Massachusetts
Summary
Accomplished and experienced operations leader with a 10+ year track record of goal accomplishment operations. Capable of producing strong outcomes that consistently exceed expectations and drive organizational growth. Skilled in a variety of industry roles, with the ability to adopt practices from various lean, high profit corporations and industries.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultivation General Manager
New Jersey, Ascend Wellness Holdings
01.2021 - Current
- Manage and report on key operational processes, financial budget, and performance indicators for
- Franklin, NJ cannabis cultivation site including cultivation, packaging, fulfillment, post-harvest, extraction, and compliance
- Maximize canopy with improved processes, genetics, and scheduling
- Improved cloning, feeding, & curing processes which resulted in improvement of THC from 14% to 20% average in first 4 months (improved to 23% average in 6 months)
- Further improvements resulting in increases in grams per square foot (from 35 to 75), AB bud percentage (from 35% to 60%), total terpenes, flower room density, and overall cannabis quality
- Launched Adult Use in NJ in April 2022
- Increased head count from 38 to 134 in 3 months and 185 in 6 months
- Increased Canopy from 10,000 total square feet to 41,000 square feet
- Increased output from 5,000 units per week to 50,000 units per week
- Launched dozens of SKUs and new form factors including vape carts and disposable vape carts
- Launched statewide wholesale 6 months ahead of budget
- Currently selling to 12 of 26 dispensaries in NJ with negotiations ongoing to add an additional 9 stores in Q3 2022.
Director of Operations & Supply Chain
Melville Candy Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Direct all regulatory compliance, production, planning, manufacturing, and inventory operations
- Supervise day-to-day activities of processing and production staff, continuously monitoring and assessing operations to improve efficiency and output
- Support the development and implementation of the organizational strategic plan, identifying opportunities for growth and optimization through infrastructure improvement, process re-engineering, and prioritization activities
- Delivered a 5% profitability increase on the top selling SKU which brought more than $250K in new profits to the organization in a 6-month period.
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance
Brady Enterprises
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Quality Assurance & Control, Brady, Oversaw a team of more than 250 employees covering 2 states and 4 production facilities
- Led regulatory compliance operations, focused on contract manufacturing and branded products to maintain food safety and quality controls
- Ensure compliance with FDA guidance, leveraging knowledge of proper use and storage of formulas containing multiple ingredients
- Created and maintained a supportive and quality focused workplace
- Maintain FSMA and GFSI compliance for the organization
- Earned AA audit scores on two site audits, and an A score on the third site in two months after start
- Spearheaded an operational transformation, rewriting plans and developing a quality control framework
- Increased profits by $1M in the first year through the creation of cross-functional teams and a decrease in waste.
Vice President of Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain
Sunrise Acres
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Spearheaded a restructuring of the organization, creating efficient, high producing operations
- Improved profitability and increased sales through targeted marketing efforts
- Slashed waste and streamlined operations to improve profitability
- Doubled profitability in 12 months, capturing a 7% increase in margins in the first 6 months and expanding operations into international markets including Asia, Europe, and Africa.
Corporate Purchasing Manager
Pioneer Investments
01.2010 - 01.2012
Purchasing Manager
Brown Brother Harriman
01.2008 - 01.2010
Buyer
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.1994 - 01.2002
Plant Manager
Sunrise Michigan Foods
01.2006 - 01.2008
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MAMaster Of Education -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
Startup Leadershipundefined
Accomplishments
- As the Director of Operations and Regulatory Compliance for Melville Candy Company I grew overall profitability by 5% for the top selling SKU, which produced $250K in net profits in the first 6 months
- During my time as Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, & Control for Brady Enterprises I improved profits by $1M in the first year in the role by reducing waste and creating efficiencies to improve straight throughput
- While serving Vice President of Manufacturing Operations for Sunrise Acres I delivered a 200% increase in profitability in the first year thru negotiations, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Timeline
Cultivation General Manager
New Jersey, Ascend Wellness Holdings
01.2021 - Current
Director of Operations & Supply Chain
Melville Candy Company
01.2020 - 01.2021
Vice President of Regulatory Compliance
Brady Enterprises
01.2018 - 01.2020
Vice President of Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain
Sunrise Acres
01.2012 - 01.2018
Corporate Purchasing Manager
Pioneer Investments
01.2010 - 01.2012
Purchasing Manager
Brown Brother Harriman
01.2008 - 01.2010
Plant Manager
Sunrise Michigan Foods
01.2006 - 01.2008
Buyer
Brown Brothers Harriman
01.1994 - 01.2002
Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master Of Education -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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