Production Lead - Cannabis Manufacturing Ops

Dreamfields; Hazel Park (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DreamFields is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and coach a team of up to 50 employees. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while managing workflows with the Production Value Stream Supervisor.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Excel for data entry and reporting. GMP familiarity and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older per state law and able to work in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience leading a production or assembly team with direct reports.
• Proficient in daily data entry and reporting using MS Excel.
• GMP and safety awareness with ability to follow standardized procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wear PPE and uniform as required and maintain safety standards.
• Follow GMPs, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Adhere to break schedules and report policy breaches to Supervisor/Manager.
• Coach and correct employees not meeting quotas.
• Audit and report underperformance via email to Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure all direct reports maintain quality standards.
• Input data into spreadsheets daily.
• Train all new hires in the production area.
• Oversee packaging operations to meet quality and production goals.
• Communicate with Supervisor on goals, performance, quality, equipment, materials, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Age 21+

Data entry

Education

HS Diploma or GED

2+ years supervisory experience

1+ years training/coaching

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

DreamFields is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and coach a team of up to 50 employees. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while managing workflows with the Production Value Stream Supervisor.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Excel for data entry and reporting. GMP familiarity and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.