Production Lead

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.

Language Skills
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must display professional telephone etiquette and be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to effectively present information in one on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry our instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds and regularly move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is normal.

Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is normal. The employee is frequently exposed to an environment of natural chemical fumes, herbal aromas, airborne particles, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Employee will have moderate exposure to conditions such as dust and particles that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin, depending on department job assignments. Personal Protective Equipment is provided for employees to utilize and should be worn.
EOE

Justice Cannabis Co. Code of Conduct
All employees are expected to conduct themselves consistent with the Justice Cannabis Co. Code of Conduct and Values.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Must pass a state background check and be properly badged per state cannabis program requirements.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. minimum.
• Six (6) or more months of applicable experience in filling and packaging with a focus on compliance, consumer safety and product integrity desired.
• Experience leading a small manufacturing team of 12 or more employees desired.
• Able to follow equipment utilization and work schedules.
• Ability to effectively adhere to production plans and priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity.
• Absolute reliability and honesty.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to focus with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to focus; attention to detail
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly
• Skills at using computers, web browsers, Google Apps
• Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity
• Absolute reliability and honesty

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.