Post Harvest Lead

Proclinical Staffing; Shire Of Collie; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing seeks a Post Harvest Lead to manage and optimise post-harvest operations in a medicinal cannabis facility in Collie, WA. You will lead a team, ensure pharmaceutical-grade hygiene, and drive continuous improvement in drying, curing, trimming, and packaging.

You will develop and train staff on SOPs, maintain robust batch documentation, and collaborate with cultivation and GMP manufacturing teams to meet release-ready product specifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in post-harvest operations within regulated production.
• Experience developing and delivering SOPs and staff training.
• Proven ability to maintain batch documentation and product traceability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily post-harvest tasks including drying, trimming, curing, and packaging.
• Maintain pharmaceutical-grade hygiene and environmental controls in drying and curing areas.
• Develop, implement, and train SOPs aligned with GMP/GACP standards.
• Lead and coach post-harvest staff, setting quality standards for trimming and manicuring.
• Monitor yields, waste, and batch genealogy with accurate records.

Skills

Post-harvest leadership

GMP/GACP knowledge

SOP development & training

Batch documentation & traceability

Team management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Do you thrive in fast-paced production environments where operational excellence, product quality, and team leadership go hand in hand?

Proclinical is seeking a Post Harvest Lead to manage and optimize post-harvest operations, including drying, trimming, curing, and packaging, within a medicinal cannabis facility. This role focuses on maintaining pharmaceutical-grade standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a team to deliver high-quality products. You will play a key role in developing processes, tracking yields, and collaborating with cultivation and manufacturing teams to enhance efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily post-harvest operations, including hang-drying, trimming (hand or machine), curing, quality control inspections, and bulk packaging.
• Ensure pharmaceutical-grade hygiene and environmental controls (temperature, humidity, airflow) in drying and curing rooms.
• Develop, implement, and train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for post-harvest processes in alignment with GACP/GMP standards.
• Lead, schedule, and coach a team of post-harvest technicians and laborers, setting quality standards for trimming and manicuring.
• Track yields, waste, by-products, and batch genealogy while maintaining accurate batch documentation.
• Collaborate with cultivation teams on harvest timing and quality, and with GMP manufacturing teams on product specifications and release readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on trichome retention, moisture targets, mold risk mitigation, and labor efficiency.
• Oversee the cleanliness and readiness of equipment, including trimming tools, drying racks, curing vessels, and packaging gear.
• Support audits, client visits, and site improvement projects as the facility scales.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Hands-on leadership experience within post-harvest operations across medicinal cannabis, horticultural, botanical, or other highly regulated production environments.
• Strong understanding of drying, curing, and trimming methodologies, with knowledge of how processing decisions can impact flower quality and final product outcomes.
• Experience developing, implementing, and delivering training on SOPs, alongside maintaining accurate batch documentation and product traceability records.
• Demonstrated success managing and motivating teams within fast-paced, quality-focused, and compliance-led operational settings.
• Sound knowledge of TGA, GMP, and GACP requirements, or equivalent regulatory frameworks within regulated manufacturing industries.
• Able to work on-site in Collie, WA, with the flexibility to support operations during busy harvest and production periods.

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