Lead Production Technician

Green Thumb Industries; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Production Leader to guide a team in creating high-quality cannabis products. The role emphasizes compliance with GMP standards, safety, and efficient production operations.

The successful candidate will train staff, manage production metrics, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This on-site role requires excellent teamwork and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certifications preferred.
• Minimum two years' experience in manufacturing or agricultural environment.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office).
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team activities to meet production goals.
• Ensure GMP, sanitation and quality compliance in all processes.
• Train and mentor staff; perform retraining as needed.
• Oversee safety audits and hazard assessments; enforce PPE standards.
• Manage planning, KPI tracking and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with maintenance for equipment calibration and upkeep.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP compliance

Safety audits

SOP development

Training & coaching

Equipment maintenance

Inventory management

Time management

Education

Associate's degree or certifications preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 escape 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 escape 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