Pre-Roll Production Lead

Job Summary:

The Pre-Roll Production Lead at Maven Genetics is responsible for overseeing daily pre-roll manufacturing operations to ensure accurate dosing, consistent quality, and efficient workflow across all stages of production. This role provides hands‑on leadership to Pre-Roll Technicians and Packaging Assemblers, supports equipment operation and basic maintenance, ensures inventory accuracy, and maintains compliance with all state cannabis regulations and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

The Pre-Roll Production Lead plays a critical role in achieving production goals while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

• Lead, train, and support Pre-Roll Technicians and production staff in grinding, sifting, weigh-outs, filling, packing, and machine operation.
• Coordinate daily production workflows to ensure output targets, yields, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and perform basic troubleshooting on pre-roll equipment, including knock boxes, cone loading machines, volumetric fillers, and multi-head weighers.
• Ensure consistent pre-roll density, accurate weights, and visual uniformity across all finished products.
• Conduct in-process quality checks on grind size, material texture, pack quality, cone integrity, and finished weights.
• Enforce compliance with GMP, HACCP, METRC requirements, and all applicable state and local cannabis regulations.
• Verify accuracy of batch records, labels, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor and track daily material usage, including flower, trim, cones, papers, and packaging supplies.
• Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or damaged inventory to management immediately.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to production team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new hires on SOPs, equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate production logs, batch records, and shift reports.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product consistency.
• Escalate equipment issues to Maintenance and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation and safety standards.
• Participate in required training sessions related to safety, compliance, and production operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Note: Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions and/or assignment(s). All listed items are essential functions and requirements of the position and are subject to possible modification for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in cannabis manufacturing, pre-roll production, or a related high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience operating pre-roll machinery, grinders, sifters, and weighing equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of cannabis quality standards, product handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding and supporting production teams.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and problem‑solving skills.
  Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

• Must be 21 years of age and eligible to work in the cannabis industry.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production‑driven…