Manufacturing Lead

Job Title:

Manufacturing Lead – Primary Role

Department:
Manufacturing

Location:

Newton, NJ – Glass Meadows Inc.

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Extraction Manager if the primary role is Extraction Lead or Post Processing Lead
• Finished Goods Manager if the primary role is Pre-Roll Lead, Extraction Filling Lead, or Kitchen Lead

• The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for overseeing one specific production role within the manufacturing department at Glass Meadows, depending on their primary role assignment.
• While the Lead will focus on one area of production, they are expected to cross-train in other production roles to ensure operational flexibility.
• The Manufacturing Lead will be hired with a defined primary role but must be capable of supporting other production operations as needed.
• Examples of titles include:
  Manufacturing Lead – Pre-Roll Lead or Manufacturing Lead – Post Processing Lead.

• The Manufacturing Lead will focus on overseeing their primary role in production, managing operations, quality control, and staff within that area.

• Although the Lead will focus on one primary role, they will cross-train in other production areas (extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen, post-processing) to provide support as needed.

• Implement and maintain strict quality control procedures in the assigned production area, ensuring that all products meet company and regulatory standards.

• Ensure compliance with local and state cannabis regulations and internal company policies within the assigned production area.

• Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment specific to their primary production role, ensuring all machinery is in good working order.

• Maintain comprehensive logs, batch records, and reports for production in the assigned role. Provide regular updates to the applicable manager on production metrics, quality control, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Operate and oversee both hydrocarbon and solventless extraction processes to produce high-quality cannabis concentrates.
• Ensure the safe operation of extraction equipment and maintain compliance with safety protocols.
• Lead the extraction team, ensuring high-quality output and adherence to timelines.
• Perform quality control checks on raw materials and finished products, maintaining detailed documentation.

• Manage the refinement and post-processing of cannabis extracts, including winterization, filtration, distillation, and product formulation.
• Oversee the quality of intermediate and finished products, ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot post-processing equipment and lead the post-processing team to optimize efficiency and product quality.

• Oversee the daily operations of pre-rolled cannabis product production, including sourcing material, rolling, and packaging processes.
• Lead the pre-roll production team, maintaining quality control standards and compliance with company policies.
• Optimize pre-roll production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Manage the production of vape and concentrate products, including formulation, filling, and packaging processes.
• Lead the extraction filling team, ensuring compliance with quality control and safety standards.
• Maintain filling and formulation equipment.
• Oversee inventory management for raw materials and finished products.

• Oversee the production of cannabis-infused edibles, including preparation, manufacturing, and packaging in a commercial kitchen environment.
• Lead the kitchen staff, ensuring quality control and compliance with food safety and cannabis regulations.
• Collaborate on recipe development and optimize kitchen processes to improve efficiency.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in cannabis product manufacturing with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of the assigned production role (extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen, post-processing).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with cannabis industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and proficiency in production management software such as Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Metrc.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.

Maintain a high level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism. Foster a proactive, team-oriented work environment. Commit to continuous education on cannabis manufacturing innovations and best practices.