PCQI Production Lead

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states.

About the role

The PCQI Production Lead is responsible for producing the highest quality and most consistent products in the industry by performing all duties meticulously and assisting staff with training. This role requires PCQI certification and will act as a subject matter expert in training and calibrating peers and employees on all necessary food safety practices. The PCQI Production Lead must understand processes in kitchen, beverage, and packaging production departments and operate as a peer amongst other Leads across the operation. This role will lead production teams as needed and must be able to work a flexible schedule while understanding opening and closing procedures for production departments.

Responsibilities

• Effectively train peers on procedures relating to predetermined production and packaging quality control checks
• Responsible for reviewing and signing off on production and packaging quality control checks
• Reports any inconsistencies to the Production Manager
• Reviews other records as deemed necessary and establish action plans alongside the Production Manager to address any food safety/quality control issues
• Prep, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products
• Accurately prepare ingredients, work stations and equipment for production, including performing regular checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile
• Effectively manage your time and that of your team to stay on schedule to meet daily production expectations
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Correctly infuse by thoroughly scraping, turning, lifting and rotating for the appropriate time
• Accurately read, record and communicate all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights
• Perform opening and closing duties
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products in compliance with safety practice
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards; maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible
• Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Production Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Production Support team
• Assist the Production Manager or Production Supervisor as needed
• Ensure a safe working environment; review and communicate daily on all safety related topics of discussion
• Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

Requirements

• At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
• Must have experience and familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Must obtain all state required permits, licenses, certifications
• ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred
• Willing to submit to a background check
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $25.50 - $30.80/hr plus bonuses
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of PTO
• 401K
• Fully paid health, dental and vision insurance