Cannabis Production Lead

Cannabis Production Lead

Department:
Production

Reports To:

Production Manager FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

The Cannabis Production & Post-Harvest Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production and post-harvest operations within a regulated cannabis manufacturing environment. This role leads a team of technicians performing harvesting, trimming, drying, curing, and product preparation while ensuring compliance with state regulations and company procedures. The Lead supports production scheduling, quality standards, and inventory tracking while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.

• Lead daily post-harvest activities including harvesting, bucking, trimming, drying, curing, and product preparation.
• Coordinate workflow and task assignments for Production and Post-Harvest Technicians.
• Monitor drying and curing processes to ensure proper environmental conditions and product quality.
• Ensure cannabis products meet company quality standards prior to packaging or further processing.
• Assist with weighing, labeling, and staging cannabis for packaging or extraction.

• Provide direction, training, and support to production technicians.
• Monitor team productivity and ensure daily production targets are met.
• Assist supervisors or managers with onboarding and training new employees.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and compliance on the production floor.

• Ensure all cannabis materials are accurately tracked within the inventory tracking system (e.g., METRC).
• Maintain chain-of-custody procedures for cannabis products moving through production stages.
• Verify proper documentation of weights, batch numbers, and transfers.
• Ensure operations follow all state regulatory requirements and internal SOPs.

• Inspect harvested cannabis for mold, pests, damage, or contamination.
• Monitor trimming standards and ensure finished product meets company specifications.
• Identify and report quality issues to management.

• Ensure technicians follow safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized production area.
• Assist with sanitation protocols for post-harvest and production spaces.

• Assist with production planning and scheduling.
• Report production metrics, issues, or supply needs to management.
• Support cross-department collaboration with cultivation, packaging, and extraction teams.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of cannabis cultivation, post-harvest, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or team lead experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cannabis handling, trimming, drying, and curing processes.
• Familiarity with cannabis inventory tracking systems such as METRC preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining compliance.

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Repetitive hand movements including trimming and product handling.
• Ability to work in environments with variable humidity and temperature.

• Regulated cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to strong cannabis odors and plant materials.
• Work performed in cultivation rooms, drying rooms, and production areas.

• Must meet all state requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility.
• Must follow all company security procedures and regulatory compliance policies.
• Must maintain confidentiality regarding company operations and proprietary processes.