Lead Production Technician

The Role

You will lead a team of employees in their daily tasks of creating exceptional cannabis products for our patients and consumers to enjoy. This role will ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area and supporting a world class work environment and culture.

Responsibilities
Safety

Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments

Trains employees on 5S requirements

Ensure all employees have received department specific training

Participate in the investigate safety incidents and implementation of follow-up actions

Report and escalate safety concerns

Ensure compliance with area safety requirements and PPE compliance.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure all employees have received department specific training

Ensure compliance with GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements

Ensure all company and state required record keeping is accurate and complete

Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained and calibrated as required

Lead department inventory requirements

Report and escalate quality concerns

Production

Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance

Complete KPI's, record keeping and other required performance metrics

Director labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets

Job Knowledge

Create and follow department specific work instructions and SOP's

Develop deep technical knowledge for the department and transition that knowledge into work instructions, SOP's, visual guides, etc.

Team Leadership

Training of new employees

Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals

Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking

Successfully mentor, train and develop strong team members, provide coaching in real time

Direct the team - directing, scheduling & leading the team to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual production goals

Elevate employee issues regarding performance, attendance, etc. to direct manager and HR as appropriate

Create a positive working environment

Continuous Improvement

Identify and execute continuous improvement projects

Partner with manager to elevate performance standards

Working Conditions

Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).

Qualifications

Associate's degree or certifications preferred

A minimum of two years' experience working in a manufacturing or agricultural environment

Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications

Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task

Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently and in a team environment.

Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks

Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods

Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment

Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements

Prior cannabis experience not required

Additional Requirements

Must pass all required background checks and approval by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must possess valid driver's license

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age