Lead - 2nd Shift

About the role

King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing cannabis company founded in 2023, a Level 1 cultivator serving both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, operating out of a 60,000 square foot facility with 25,000 square feet currently under canopy and plans to keep expanding. KCG also operates three dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain, with an upcoming flagship location, and has partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre‑roll in the world. Leads play a critical role in keeping KCG's production operations running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. Leading a team of up to 20 employees, this role drives daily performance, develops team members, ensures production goals are consistently met, coaches and trains staff, troubleshoots issues, improves workflows, and works closely with the Production Value Stream Supervisor to keep teams aligned and processes smooth while following company policies and GMP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities while ensuring team members follow PPE, uniform, GMP, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Coach, train, and hold employees accountable for meeting production quotas and quality standards
• Monitor team performance, provide corrective action when needed, and report underperformance to the Supervisor or Manager
• Train new hires within the assigned production area and support their development
• Oversee packaging operations to ensure products are packaged accurately, efficiently, and according to quality standards and production goals
• Accurately enter daily production data and maintain required spreadsheets and reports
• Communicate closely with the Production Value Stream Supervisor regarding goals, performance, quality, equipment, materials, and staffing
• Help troubleshoot production issues and keep workflows running smoothly
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Required Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for daily data entry and reporting
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of up to 20 employees
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
  • Ability to de-escalate workplace situations quickly, professionally, and effectively
• Required Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role with direct reports
  • 2+ years working in an assembly or production environment
• Preferred Experience:
  • Experience in the cannabis, food manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or other regulated production industries
• Physical Requirements:
  • Must be capable of standing or sitting for long periods
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Division of Cannabis Control Requirements:
  • Must be 21+
  • No felonies
  • No trafficking charges

Benefits

• Full Time Employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days.
• Employee discount

Pay

$24.50 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday: 4pm - 1am