Implementation Specialist - Preroll

Green Thumb; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb is seeking an Implementation Specialist for prerolls to optimize manufacturing processes and support cross-site improvements. The role requires hands-on guidance, SOP training, and documentation across multiple sites to elevate performance.

The candidate will partner with production teams, resolve technical challenges, and travel up to 75% to implement new methods and ensure operational excellence in the cannabis/hemp space.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Science, Engineering, or related STEM preferred.
• Experience with pre-roll product development and cannabis/hemp spaces.
• Experience with pre-roll production processes (milling, infusing, filling, closing, painting, packaging).
• Knowledge of GMP and lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Train production teams on SOPs, safety, and equipment operation; develop documentation and training materials.
• Provide hands-on support for process development and optimization across sites.
• Travel 50–75% to support manufacturing sites and implement new processes.

Skills

Pre-roll production

Process optimization

Equipment troubleshooting

SOP training

GMP knowledge

Education

Associate’s in Science/Engineering

STEM-related discipline

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Lab equipment

Job description

The Implementation Specialist –Prerollserves asatechnical expert for all pre-roll manufacturing processes, equipment, and best practices.This role drives process optimization,supports process development, and ensures consistent operational excellence across manufacturing sites through training, documentation, and hands‑on support. By partnering closely with production teams, this position resolves technical challenges and elevates performance across the network.

This position will require 50-75% travel. Candidates currently located within the North Eastern part of the USA are preferred.

EssentialFunctions

Technical Expertise:

• Extensive working knowledge onpre-rolls (flower,infused,blunts,coated pre-rolls &ct) manufacturing process and processing equipment.
• Stayup to datewith the latest advancements inpre-roll production technologies and best practices.
• Providesubject matter expertguidance to manufacturing sites on pre-roll processing methods, equipment, and techniques tooptimizeproduction processes.
• Address and resolve technical issues, equipment malfunctions, and unexpected challenges inpre-roll production.

Process Improvement:

• Continuously assess and improve processing methods and operations for efficiency improvements, cost effectiveness, and product quality.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements and automation where applicable.
• Instill optimized processes at manufacturing sites and challenge the status quo.
• Assistin bench topRnDprocess for new pre-roll products, current productimprovementand process improvement.

Training & Education:

• Provide training and guidance to production teams onproductStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, safety protocols, &equipment operations.
• Create and deliver educational materials and refresher workshops as needed.
• Travel to lowpreformingsites toassistin RCA process andretraining ondocumentation andprocess.
• Assistwith developing Tech transferpackageand training new sites onnewprocess.

Documentation:

• Assistwith developing andmaintainingallCorporatepre-roll SOPs,workaids, TAMU’s, OPLs.
• Assistin developingsitereadiness documentation toassistwith a successful product/process launch.

Safety & Compliance:

• Be aware of hazards in theworkspace.
• Report safety incidents/ concerns andcomply withfollow-upactions.
• Be compliant with area safety requirements, state regulations and PPErequirementswhen at manufacturing facilities.
• Follow GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliancerequirementswhen at manufacturing facilities.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• May berequiredto stand and/or walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift,carryand balance up to 75 pounds (200 pounds withassistance).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
• This role will require extensive up to 50% travel as needed to support sites across the enterprise during project implementation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s in Science , Engineering, or related STEM discipline such as food science, chemistry, biology, chemical and mechanical engineering, etc. preferred .
• Experience with pre-roll product development, have acquired Pre-roll development expertise , knowledge and experience with all pre-roll offerings.
• Experience in innovating and commercializing pre-roll products within the cannabis or hemp spaces.
• Experienced in pre-roll production (milling, infusing, filling, closing, Painting, & packaging), and knowledgeable of cannabis/pre-roll market trends.
• Experience with both manufacturing and lab equipment and processes in pre-roll development.
• Ability to plan, design experiments, and solve problems.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to troubleshoot, fix, and service a wide range of equipment and software without assistance .
• Knowledge of laboratory and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) best practices.
• Advanced math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to understand and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Mustbe ata minimum of 21 years ofage.
• MustpossessvalidstateID.
• Must beable to obtain, andmaintain, state badging requirementstowork inthecannabis industry (requires background check and state review)
• Ability to travel up to 50% of thetime asneeded.

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below race and gender self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Although GTI is not a federal contractor and therefore, not under compliance mandates to report on the percentage of its workforce that is comprised of employees with disabilities or Veterans, we provide applicants and employees with a voluntary option to confidentially self-identify as a person with a disability or a Veteran as a part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Identifying yourself as a Veteran or individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past.