Manufacturing Lead - Weekend Shift

Glass Meadows; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass Meadows Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Lead – Primary Role to oversee one defined production area in Newton, NJ. The role requires hands-on leadership, staff management, and strict adherence to quality standards.

The successful candidate will cross-train in other production areas to ensure operational flexibility, maintain detailed records, and report KPIs to the manager. A strong background in cannabis manufacturing and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years cannabis product manufacturing experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of cannabis regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee primary production role, managing operations, quality control, and staff.
• Cross-train in other production areas to support flexibility.
• Maintain and enforce strict quality control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with local and state cannabis regulations and internal policies.
• Oversee equipment maintenance for the assigned role.
• Maintain logs, batch records, and reports for production.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Production management

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Metrc

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Lead – Primary Role

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Newton, NJ – Glass Meadows Inc.

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 6am-6:30pm

Pay: $27.77

Reports To

• Extraction Managerif the primary role isExtraction LeadorPost Processing Lead

• Finished Goods Managerif the primary role isPre-Roll Lead,Extraction FillingLead, orKitchen Lead

Job Summary

• The Manufacturing Leadis responsible foroverseeing one specific production role within the manufacturing department at Glass Meadows, depending on their primary role assignment.

• While the Lead will focus on one area of production, they are expected to cross-train in other production roles to ensure operational flexibility.

• The Manufacturing Lead will be hired with a defined primary role but must be capable of supporting other production operations as needed.

• Examples of titlesinclude:Manufacturing Lead – Pre-Roll Lead or Manufacturing Lead – Post Processing Lead.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Role Oversight:

• The Manufacturing Lead will focus on overseeing their primary role in production, managing operations, quality control, and staff within that area.

Cross-Training in Other Roles:

• Although the Lead will focus on one primary role, they will cross-train in other production areas (extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen, post-processing) to provide support as needed.

Quality Control:

• Implement andmaintainstrict quality control procedures in the assigned production area, ensuring that all products meet company and regulatory standards.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local andstatecannabis regulations and internal company policies within the assigned production area.

Equipment Maintenance:

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment specific to their primary production role, ensuring all machinery is in good working order.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive logs, batch records, and reports for production in the assigned role. Provide regular updates to the applicable manager on production metrics, quality control, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Primary Role Descriptions

Extraction Lead:

• Operate and oversee both hydrocarbon and solventless extraction processes to produce high-quality cannabis concentrates.

• Ensure the safe operation of extraction equipment andmaintaincompliance with safety protocols.

• Lead the extraction team, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to timelines.

• Perform quality control checks on raw materials and finished products,maintainingdetailed documentation.

Post Processing Lead:

• Manage the refinement and post-processing of cannabis extracts, including winterization, filtration, distillation, and product formulation.

• Oversee the quality of intermediate and finished products, ensuring consistency and compliance.

• Maintain and troubleshoot post-processing equipment and lead the post-processing team tooptimizeefficiency and product quality.

Pre-Roll Lead:

• Oversee the daily operations of pre-rolled cannabis product production, including sourcing material, rolling, and packaging processes.

• Lead the pre-roll production team,maintainingquality controlstandardsand compliance with company policies.

• Optimizepre-roll production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Extraction Filling Lead:

• Manage the production of vape and concentrate products, including formulation, filling, and packaging processes.

• Lead the extraction filling team, ensuring compliance with quality control and safety standards.

• Maintain filling and formulation equipment.

• Oversee inventory management for raw materials and finished products.

KitchenLead:

• Oversee the production of cannabis-infused edibles, including preparation, manufacturing, and packaging in a commercial kitchen environment.

• Lead the kitchen staff, ensuring quality control and compliance with food safety and cannabis regulations.

• Collaborate on recipe development andoptimizekitchen processes to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or bachelor’sdegree in a relevant field preferred).

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in cannabis product manufacturing with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

• In-depth knowledge of the assigned production role (extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen, post-processing).

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations and compliance requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities andproficiencyin production management software such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, andMetrc.

• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Expectations

Maintaina high levelof integrity, ethics, and professionalism. Foster a proactive, team-oriented work environment. Commit to continuous education on cannabis manufacturing innovations and best practices.