Large-scale cultivation, operations, and compliance
GeneGene is a seasoned manufacturing leader with 10 years of experience in cannabis and food/beverage, specializing in large-scale cultivation, operations, and compliance.
Relevant Skills
Expertise in GMP/GAP, FDA, NSF, SQF, and GFSI compliance, driving EBITDA growth, lean manufacturing
Expertise Summary
Gene has 10 years of high-level manufacturing experience in cannabis and food/beverage.Â
He recently managed 220 employees across 3 states, running 105K sq. ft. of cultivation and manufacturing.Â
Examples Highlighting Top Client Needs:Â
Has GMP/GAP, FDA, NSF, SQF, GFSI expertise with 100% pass rate in auditsÂ
Facility turnaround experience – Improved facility EBIDA from -1.5MM to +800K in three quartersÂ
Experienced lean practitioner – Increased post-harvest product throughput by 60% utilizing Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen exercisesÂ
Doubled the harvest yields and improved flower quality and potency through developing a culture focused on plant health and utilizing leaf tissue and sap analysis.