Cannabis Post-Harvest Processing Lead

Cresco-Labs; Lincoln (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Bonuses

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a hands-on Processing Supervisor to lead daily post-harvest processing activities in our Lincoln, IL facility. You will supervise a team of processing agents/leads, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting scheduling and productivity tracking.

The role requires 2+ years in supervisory roles and 2–3 years in production environments; cannabis experience is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits and a path for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory/managerial experience with demonstrated ability to manage agents and operations.
• 2–3 years in production/food manufacturing or similar environment; cannabis experience preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs accurately.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clear communication to direct reports, peers, leadership, and outside stakeholders.
• Effective time-management and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn internal tracking systems and compliance platforms.
• Requires work around plant material and exposure to pollen/dust.
• Requires ability to sit/stand/kneel and perform repetitive actions for long periods.
• Requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Own daily throughput targets and quality standards across all output streams.
• Enforce trim specifications for each product type by grade.
• Inspect finished output and reject or rework material that does not meet specification.
• Monitor yield by lot and report unexplained results promptly.
• Train and coach team members on procedures, safety, and quality.
• Perform initial bulk QC inspection of batches.
• Report quality issues to Quality and Facility leadership.
• Maintain records through Canix or other tracking systems.
• Approve timecards and manage shift coverage.
• Verify accurate weighing and logging of material.
• Collaborate with facilities teams on environment and storage conditions.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary post-harvest environment.
• Oversee remediation equipment as needed and document activities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new staff.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

SOP compliance

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Physical ability

Computer skills

Tools

Canix

RS420

Job description

Cresco Labs is seeking a hands-on Processing Supervisor to lead daily post-harvest processing activities in our Lincoln, IL facility. You will supervise a team of processing agents/leads, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting scheduling and productivity tracking.

The role requires 2+ years in supervisory roles and 2–3 years in production environments; cannabis experience is preferred but not required. Competitive benefits and a path for growth are offered.