STIIIZY Cannabis Manufacturing Lead

The Manufacturing Lead role is a fast-paced, challenging, hands-on position responsible for overseeing the management of daily manufacturing activities including all operations, quality control, inventory, Lean methodology implementation, as well as departmental safety. This position will oversee daily operations and ensure that the manufacturing department is well-coordinated and an effective business unit through standard operating procedure development and execution, regulatory compliance adherence, and strategic personnel hiring and training.  The Manufacturing lead is responsible for prioritizing, planning and efficiently completing production orders to satisfy demand requirements and ensuring the safe production of quality products while meeting goals and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates and implements strategic initiatives with a clear sense of direction, urgency and focus
• Addresses employee issues and concerns in a timely manner
• Drives process innovation and improvements to reduce operational costs, and improve reliability, performance and quality.
• Captures critical and key process data to effectively track yields, machine uptime, through-put, labor utilization, etc., and maintains visible KPIs.
• Resolves technical and production-related problems to ensure completion of weekly schedules.
• Monitors production activities “hands-on” and implements corrective actions immediately.
• Collects and analyzes data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Provides Senior Management with reports on production, inventory and operational performance and areas of opportunity.
• Maintains compliance with all local and state regulations.
• Centralizes all relevant documentation for Manufacturing (SDS, Safety Documents and Training Records, SOPs, Quality Specifications, etc.).
• Upholds all policies and procedures and provides feedback for any potential procedural changes which may occur within all departments to Senior Management.
• Maintains a culture of safety; supports all safety programs and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all associates.
• Assists with product recall or complaint investigations when necessary.
• Coordinate scheduling of all facility maintenance.
• Maintains all cleaning documentation and conducts audits to ensure compliance.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Provides leadership, training, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by your manager.??

Technical Skills & Abilities: 

• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Communicator; influencer, clear and concise, responsive
• Proficient with Google sheets, Excel applications and computer technology.
• Must have an excellent attendance record. 

Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.?
• 1 years of experience required.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Prior production, assembly and/or cannabis experience is preferred.?

Requirements: 

• Must be over 21 years of age.
• Must be able to work at least 40 hours a week. Flexible availability to work both day and night shifts.
• May perform activities that include periods of rigorous, repetitive work.
• All the specific requirements presented in this job description are applicable to the functional area in which it resides.
• Ability to stand for part of the shift.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and/or working on a computer.
• Be able to stand, bend, kneel, squat, and twist for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift 40 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This role operates in a cannabis manufacturing setting where exposure to fine plant particles, such as dust from grinding or trimming, is common. The company provides all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety and comfort while working in this environment

Company:

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.  

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market! We are rooted in California, but we currently have operations in Nevada and Washington with plans to soon expand to Michigan. Additionally, we are currently building distribution networks for future markets in more than 60 countries!  

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow!  

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth.? If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you! 

Benefits & Compensation:

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including: 

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance. 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.