Production Lead

Wyldcanna; Ridgefield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

80 hours PTO

401K

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Wyldcanna in Ridgefield, New Jersey is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily cooking, mixing, and production operations within our cannabis edibles facility. You will lead a team, maintain QA/QC, and ensure safety compliance while meeting production deadlines.

The role requires at least 1 year of food production or kitchen supervisory experience, proficiency with sanitation standards, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more directly related food production/kitchen experience, plus 1 year lead/supervisory experience
• Experience with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel occasionally between buildings/sites
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Background check will be required and state permits/licenses/certifications must be obtained

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products
• Set up ingredients, workstations and equipment; perform regular equipment checks
• Maintain high QA/QC standards for weights, appearance and flavor
• Manage time and team to meet daily production schedules
• Work well with others in high-pressure situations with urgency
• Infuse ingredients by proper scraping, turning, lifting and rotation
• Read, record and communicate kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Store products per safety practices and maintain sanitation
• Conduct visual quality inspections and minimize waste
• Communicate information and respond to questions from various levels
• Assist Supervisors/Managers in training Production Support staff
• Raise quality/safety discrepancies to Supervisors/Managers/Directors
• Provide recommendations on personnel evaluation and training for Production Support
• Assist Production Manager or Supervisor as needed
• Maintain safe working environment; discuss safety topics daily
• Assist with Packaging as needed
• Other duties as required by business needs

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

Working under pressure

Team collaboration

English communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Slack

Jira

Job description

Production Lead

Department: Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New Jersey - Ridgefield

Compensation: $24.50 - $29.55 / hour

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states!

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

• Make a Mark
• We Blaze Our Own Trail
• Brand First
• We Mean Business

Summary

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prep, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products
• Accurately prepare ingredients, workstations and equipment for production, including performing regular checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts include constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile
• Effectively manage your time and that of your team to stay on schedule to meet daily production expectations
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Correctly infuse by thoroughly scraping, turning, lifting and rotating for the appropriate time
• Accurately read, record and communicate all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products; storing food products in compliance with safety practices
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards; maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Production Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Production Support team
• Assist the Production Manager or Production Supervisor as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment; reviewing and communicating daily on all safety related topics of discussion
• Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
• Must have experience and familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits

As a non-exempt employee, you'll receive an hourly rate of $24.50-$29.55/hr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer.