Michael Mcgraw
Senior Manager of Production Operations
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About
A seasoned leader with 20 years of management and operations leadership experience. My background includes managing high-volume production sites, directing teams and managers across multiple locations, and improving operational workflows to achieve targets and goals. In my free time, I enjoy tending to my house plants and backyard farm, working on my vehicles and home improvement projects, and spending time with my wife, son and dogs.
Experience
Senior Director of Manufacturing at Pharmacann USA (2022-01 – Present)
- Scaled-up operations post merger for 16 departments across 8 states, ensuring operational alignment with production goals and strict regulatory compliance across all facilities.
- Managed comprehensive financial goals, including P&L, CAPEX, and OPEX, while collaborating with FP&A directors to drive EBITDA growth.
- Oversaw labor relations and HR initiatives, including Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations, hiring, coaching, and onboarding.
- Partnered with R&D and Engineering teams to identify and automate production processes, successfully increasing production output and OPEX reduction.
- Coordinated with Procurement, Warehouse, and QA departments to ensure teams were equipped with the necessary resources and training to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Developed and standardized Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and tracking systems to maintain quality and operational consistency across all locations.
Director of Cultivation at Livwell (2012-10 – 2022-01)
- Directed cultivation operations in (8) states, ensuring operational alignment and strict regulatory compliance across all facilities.
- Mentored management staff to foster leadership and a results-driven culture, restructuring labor models and introducing technology to enhance efficiency and production.
- Directed daily operations including procurement, scheduling, inventory, and labor management for industrial-scale facilities.
- Worked with cultivation facilities to create tailored indoor and greenhouse set points, focusing on consistency and maintenance for yield optimization.
Store Manager in Training at Toys R Us (2010-10 – 2012-03)
Kitchen Manager at McAlister's Deli (2009-04 – 2012-10)
Store Manager at Block Buster Video (2006-10 – 2009-03)
Education
GED – JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2009)
