Brett Rieder

Cost-conscious operations and facility management professional with approximately nine years of experience developing and managing two independent indoor production facilities. Strong background in reducing operating expenses, supervising employees, improving labour productivity, and maintaining efficient operations in a highly competitive, price-sensitive industry. Founded, self-funded, and operated facilities at two separate locations, managing a core workforce of four full-time employees and up to eight workers during peak production periods.

Responsible for employee training, daily work coordination, production planning, purchasing, equipment investments, and facility infrastructure. Combines entrepreneurial decision-making with hands-on mechanical expertise and practical use of generative AI to improve business efficiency.

Owner / Operations & Production Manager - Independent Indoor Production Facilities | Medical Cannabis Cultivation

(2017 - 2026-05)

• Recruited, trained, and supervised four full-time employees and up to four additional part-time workers during peak production periods.
• Organized employee schedules, assigned daily responsibilities, and coordinated workloads according to production priorities and operational requirements.
• Trained new and existing employees in work procedures, equipment operation, sanitation, and routine safety practices.
• Supervised daily activities, provided guidance, and addressed work errors to maintain productivity and consistent operating standards.
• Planned staffing requirements around production cycles, arranging additional workers during labour-intensive periods such as harvesting and transplanting.
• Founded, self-funded, developed, and operated two indoor production facilities at separate locations, overseeing daily operations, infrastructure, equipment, and production activities.
• Coordinated production across four production rooms and two supporting areas, managing schedules, resources, materials, and equipment requirements.
• Managed operating expenses, purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, and resource allocation.
• Evaluated operating practices, materials, and equipment to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Reduced expenses through supplier research, cost-effective purchasing alternatives, and practical in-house equipment solutions.
• Improved labour productivity by simplifying production processes, reducing unnecessary work, and optimizing resource allocation.
• Implemented energy-efficient operating strategies to control overhead while maintaining production requirements.
• Completed the majority of facility construction, infrastructure installation, equipment setup, and ongoing maintenance.
• Installed and maintained electrical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC, dehumidification, and environmental-control systems, with specialized refrigerant work completed separately.
• Diagnosed equipment and infrastructure problems, performed repairs, and coordinated technical support to maintain reliable operations.
• Applied generative AI to technical research, operational planning, purchasing comparisons, and troubleshooting.
• Incorporated AI-assisted workflows into daily business activities to streamline administrative work and support operational decisions.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Tomlinson

Approximately four years

• Performed diagnostics, maintenance, and mechanical repairs on heavy equipment to support safe, reliable operation.
• Developed extensive hands-on experience in mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

Residential Renovation & Construction - Independent Projects

• Completed extensive residential renovation projects involving structural work, electrical installations, plumbing, mechanical systems, and building infrastructure.
• Coordinated materials, equipment, and installation activities.