Hilltop Leaf - Manufacturing Associate

Reporting to:
Production Manager / Head of Cultivation

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week (flexible working hours)

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + local national bank holidays

To assist in establishing and maintaining the site Production operations including but not limited to Drying, Trimming, Labelling, Packaging (both manufactured cannabis product and imported cannabis-based product), contamination control, facility hygiene and waste control. The role will overlap with the cultivation activities and GDP activities.

The role requires the development of a process and performing manufacturing operations in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in production.

• Participation in all aspects of the QMS (including, but not limited to, Change Controls, CAPAs, Internal Audits, Incident and Deviations and Risk Assessments)
• Performing production tasks, including, but not limited to, Drying, Trimming, Packaging, Labelling, Kit Cleaning, Room Clearance and Set up.
• Identifying areas for optimisation and implementing continuous improvement strategies.
• Contributing to the creation of procedures for the production department.
• Monitoring and controlling environmental conditions in key areas.
• Recording information efficiently and in alignment with internal processes.
• Performing cleaning, maintenance and calibration.
• Contributing to Health and Safety of the facility and personnel.
• Collaboration with other departments.
• Assistance with Cultivation following training.
• Development of “Green” Initiatives to increase the company’s sustainability.

• Adherence of SOPs, work instructions pertaining to Production operations.
• Completion of the Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR) pertaining to Production operations.
• Ensuring traceability of batches from Cultivation and/or Warehouse.
• Safe working environment by adherence to PPE and other Health and Safety requirements.
• Regulatory compliance by adhering to all requirements via SOPs.

• Documentation writing including protocols, reports and presentations.
• Authoring of procedures, forms, and policies.

• Develop an understanding GMP regulations and manufacturing operations.
• Develop an understanding Home Office Regulations as needed to support the business.
• Adherence to GMP standards, regulatory requirements and safety protocols.
• Problem solving and quickly addressing production challenges.
• Collaboration with the production team and other departments.
• Personal Integrity as part of code of professional conduct.
• Drive and Resilience.
• Developing Self and Others.
• Managing Change within the department and wider business.
• Continuous Improvement mindset to identify opportunities for cost saving, efficiency or yield advantages.
• Analysis and Decision-making mindset to understand data and trends.

• Foster and promote a positive culture of quality and compliance within the site and comply with company policies.
• To deliver training on the Cultivation and Production Systems.
• Develop, enhance and update the Operations activities associated with the cultivation, manufacturing and production of medicinal cannabis.
• To advocate and drive continuous improvement within the company.