Cannabis Production Lead: Quality, Safety & Team Coach

Green Thumb Industries; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a team responsible for creating high-quality cannabis products in a compliant manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in daily production operations.

You will train staff, manage KPIs, and ensure SOPs and GMP standards are followed while fostering a positive work culture and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or certifications preferred
• Minimum two years in manufacturing or agricultural environment
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Able to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Lead department safety audits and hazard assessments
• Trains employees on 5S requirements
• Ensure department training is completed
• Participate in safety incident investigations and follow-up actions
• Report and elevate safety concerns
• Ensure GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, and quality compliance are met
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery
• Lead department inventory and KPI tracking
• Direct daily operations to meet production goals and efficiency targets
• Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions
• Mentor and develop team members, provide coaching
• Coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual production plans
• Address performance and attendance issues with HR as needed

Skills

Team Leadership

Safety Audits

GMP Compliance

SOP Development

KPI Tracking

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a team responsible for creating high-quality cannabis products in a compliant manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency in daily production operations.

You will train staff, manage KPIs, and ensure SOPs and GMP standards are followed while fostering a positive work culture and continuous improvement.