Lead Production Technician- 1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments
• Train employees on 5S requirements
• Ensure all employees have received department specific training
• Participate in the investigation of safety incidents and implementation of 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
• Avoid non-compliance with company and state required record keeping
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Able to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
• Able to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
• Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Prior cannabis experience not required