Mid-shift Production Lead

Mid-Shift Production Lead

Schedule:

2:00 PM  10:30 PM (may be subject to change based on operational needs)

Location:

Ewing, NJThe Production Lead is responsible for leading a team of hourly employees in the execution of filling and packaging of cannabis lab products via hand-filling methods and filling equipment with a continuous focus on compliance, safety accountability, product integrity, team productivity and cost. Lead the team through effective startup, hour-by-hour, and shutdown operations to include inventory management, production batch preparation, filling, weighing, sealing and production output tracking.

Conduct product intake from lab formulation and testing operations and maintain accurate and effective physical inventory of all product to include recordkeeping and compliant storage. Also responsible for partnering with peripheral teams to meet planned team objectives.

Why work for Justice?

Because people matter here. Beyond a supportive, collaborative, people-first environment, Justice offers full-time team members receive a robust benefits package that may include medical and dental coverage, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, an exceptional Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Production Technicians in the performance of production tasks such as prepping, counting, weighing, trimming, grinding, drying, packaging and labeling in accordance with standards set by Justice.

Within cannabis processing facility lead a team of Production Technicians in the performance of production tasks such as product filling, sealing, packaging, inventory management, and labeling.

Lead all lab product filling, packaging and department-level inventory functions remaining proficient with all tasks. Functions include, but are not limited to:

Filling capsules, concentrates, syringes and vaporizer cartridges and pens to proper net weight utilizing manual and mechanical methods.

Weighing and counting pieces to fill to proper unit count quantity.

Properly assembling and capping all products.

Inserting product into final packaging and applying tamper-evident seals.

Applying additional batch-specific labeling.

Staging product in lot quantities for proper finished goods storage.

Comprehensive knowledge of cannabis filling and packaging.

Drive department core metrics (quantity, quality, and productivity objectives) and measure planned vs. actual performance hourly/daily.

Assist with the training and development of the Lab Packaging team.

Hold self and others accountable at all times.

Support and participate in department continuous improvement and occupational safety initiatives

Support tracking and recordkeeping functions with the state seed-to-sale e-system remaining in compliance with CRC rules and regulations.

Follow standard operating procedures (SOP) for all operations, ensuring adherence to company and regulatory compliance (proper weighing, data recording, product tracking, security, green waste disposal, etc.

Train and coach team members in accordance with SOP.Hold self and others accountable at all times.

Support sanitation schedules. Serve as a team champion for sanitation and bio-security.

Pass on key communications from management and keep the team informed.

Lead the compliant and safe handling and use of solvents and sanitizing agents to include isopropyl alcohol and ethanol.

Troubleshoot and resolve problems with filling and packaging equipment and maintain critical resources in an "always ready" posture.

Execute operator-level equipment cleaning and maintenance activities and support facility maintenance and troubleshooting.

Lead the team through overtime assignments.

Assist with staging product and packaging supplies to meet daily production schedule.

Perform quality assurance protocols such as in-process/post-process visual inspection and spot checks of net fill weights.

Ensure 100% compliance involving proper weighing, data recording, product tracking and security throughout the entire packaging process.

Performs work as a production technician as needed

Able to identify common operational problems and alert superior.

Maintain manufacturing best practices such as adherence to standardized work instructions and process controls, takt time, one-item flow, pull, standard WIP, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee…