Devin Kohls

Results-driven department manager with hands-on experience leading production operations, managing lab teams, and driving process improvements in regulated manufacturing environments. Proven ability to develop and enforce SOPs, delegate effectively, optimize workflows, and maintain strict compliance and quality standards. Adept at cross-functional coordination, equipment oversight, and building efficient, safety-first production teams.

Head of Extraction (Department Manager) at Empire Cannabis Co. (2025-01 – Present)

Manage and direct all extraction department operations including CO2, rosin, and remediation production

• Manage and direct all extraction department operations including CO2, rosin, and remediation production
• Delegate daily tasks and responsibilities across lab staff to meet production targets and deadlines
• Develop, implement, and enforce SOPs ensuring consistent product quality and regulatory compliance
• Lead equipment maintenance and troubleshooting programs, minimizing downtime and maximizing output
• Drive continuous process improvements across extraction, post-processing, and infusion workflows
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams on inventory, scheduling, and compliance documentation

Material & Equipment Services Technician at QuidelOrtho (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Assembled, inspected, and maintained laboratory vessel components to strict quality and safety standards

• Assembled, inspected, and maintained laboratory vessel components to strict quality and safety standards
• Performed preventive maintenance and routine servicing to ensure uninterrupted lab operations
• Upheld compliance standards within a highly regulated medical diagnostics manufacturing environment

Grower & Cultivator at The Green Lounge (2021-01 – 2022-12)

Managed full production lifecycle from propagation through harvest, drying, and curing

• Managed full production lifecycle from propagation through harvest, drying, and curing
• Monitored and adjusted environmental controls and nutrients to consistently hit quality targets
• Applied integrated pest management protocols to maintain crop health and compliance

A.S. in Horticulture, Cannabis Cultivation & Biology – Finger Lakes Community College (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Laboratory Technician Training – BOCES 2 WEMOCO