Lead Production Technician- 1st Shift

Greenthumbindustries; Maryland; On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb in Maryland is seeking a Production Team Leader to guide a dedicated crew in creating high-quality cannabis products for patients and consumers. You will drive daily production, uphold safety standards, and ensure clean, efficient operations in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, conducting safety audits, enforcing GMP and sanitation requirements, maintaining KPI records, and directing scheduling to meet daily and weekly goals while building

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or certifications preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience in manufacturing or agriculture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage time and multi-task effectively.
• Strong team leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead department daily tasks to meet production goals and efficiency targets.
• Conduct safety audits, training, and incident follow-up actions.
• Ensure GMP, sanitation, and quality compliance across the team.
• Maintain KPI tracking, records, and performance metrics.
• Mentor and develop team members and lead daily stand-up meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

GMP compliance

Safety training

Manufacturing experience

Education

Associate's degree or certifications

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 elevate 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

The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Green Thumb Pay Range: $22—$23.50 USD