Lead Harvest Technician Centreville, Maryland

You will lead a team of employees in their daily tasks of creating exceptional cannabis products for our patients and consumers to enjoy. This role will ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area and supporting a world class work environment and culture.

• 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 escalade 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
• Ensure all company and state required record keeping is accurate and complete
• Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained and calibrated as required
• Report and escalade quality concerns

• Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance
• Complete KPIs, record keeping and other required performance metrics
• Direct labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets

• Create and follow department specific work instructions and SOPs
• Develop deep technical knowledge for the department and transition that knowledge into work instructions, SOPs, visual guides, etc.
• Training of new employees
• Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals
• Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking
• Successfully mentor, train and develop strong team members, provide coaching in real time
• Direct the team – directing, scheduling & leading the team to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual production goals
• Elevate employee issues regarding performance, attendance, etc. to direct manager and HR as appropriate
• Create a positive working environment
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
• Partner with manager to elevate performance standards

• Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil)

• 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
• Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs for extended periods
• Ability 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

• Must pass all required background checks and approval by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Green Thumb Pay Range: $20 – $21 USD

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. As set forth in Green Thumb’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Green Thumb does not inquire about or make employment decisions based on immigration status, except as required by law.

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