Trimming Manager

Glass House Brands Inc.; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Glass House Brands Inc. in Camarillo, CA, is seeking an experienced manager to oversee the trimming department, driving scheduling, labor control, and day-to-day operations.

You will ensure quality, set climate specs, coordinate with maintenance, safety, HR and finance, and lead continuous improvements for ergonomics and product quality. This role requires cannabis industry experience, strong leadership, and clear cross-shift communication.

Qualifications

• Prior cannabis management experience is mandatory.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• High school diploma required; college/university education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trimming department operations and scheduling.
• Ensure supervisors follow workplans and communicate changes.
• Manage labor costs and staffing for each shift.
• Set climate specs for cannabis inventory and ensure proper cure.
• Drive continuous improvements for safety, ergonomics and quality.
• Coordinate with maintenance, safety, HR and finance for issues.
• Prepare lab samples and report on product quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Bilingual

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma

College/university education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brief Description

• Create schedule for trimming, machine trimming of flower or smalls, quality control and packing of finished goods.
• Make sure Supervisors follow the workplan and communicate adjustments.
• Schedule with distribution for availability of trucks for delivery of product and materials.
• Manage labor associated with each job.
• Oversee costs of labor and materials.
• Report back to growing team for any quality issues there might be.
• Make sure lab samples are prepared to be sent out with the Processing Inventory Team.
• Continuously work on improvements and efficiencies of processes and equipment for ergonomics, overall performance, and quality of product.
• Set climate specs for cannabis inventory.
• Set incentive pay goals for trimmers and report actual bonus pay.
• Approval of schedules for Supervisors and Leads.
• Create quality specs for every job in the department.
• Cover for Supervisors, if needed.
• Oversee that Supervisors communicate from one shift to another.
• Manage accuracy of data and report any issues to the finance team.
• Have communication with Inventory to make sure there is enough product to work on.
• Make sure the product has a proper cure.
• Give Sales update on quality of product and offer a heads-up for any lower quality product.
• Create a safe work environment to avoid injuries to employees. Report any issues to Director of Safety.
• Follow up with maintenance to resolve any issues with equipment.
• Report any issues with employees to the HR department.
• Create, update Sop’s as needed.
• Rotate with other managers for weekend coverage
• Communicate with other managers when they cover your area
• Manager must drive the department for continuous improvement
• Must cover two shifts on a rotation, as needed, between day and night to fully support staff.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/or Experience

• Prior cannabis or management experience, mandatory.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs required.
• HS graduate or college and or university education preferred.

Required

• Must be 21+ years of age
• Bilingual preferred
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Authorized to work in the United States
• This position requires a 40-hour minimum work week
• Must be able to write and communicate effectively with the entire team.

Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing all operations in the trimming department.