Lead Production Technician

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments
• Train employees on 5S requirements
• Ensure all employees have received department-specific training
• Participate in investigating safety incidents and implementing follow-up actions
• Report and escalate safety concerns
• Ensure compliance with area safety requirements and PPE 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
• Maintain and calibrate tools, equipment, and machinery as required
• Lead department inventory requirements
• Report and escalate quality concerns
• Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance
• Complete KPI’s, record keeping, and other required performance metrics
• Direct labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets
• 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.
• Train new employees
• Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals
• Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking
• 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
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
• Partner with manager to elevate performance standards

Requirements

• 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
• 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 a valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

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