Lead Production Technician

Lead Production Technician Green Thumb Industries United States, Connecticut, West Haven Apr 29, 2026
The Role You will lead a team of employees in their daily tasks of creating exceptional cannabis products for our patients and consumers to enjoy. This role will ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area and supporting a world class work environment and culture. Responsibilities Safety Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments
Trains employees on 5S requirements
Ensure all employees have received department specific training
Participate in the investigate safety incidents and implementation of follow-up actions
Report and escalate safety concerns
Ensure compliance with area safety requirements and PPE compliance. Quality & Compliance Ensure all employees have received department specific training
Ensure compliance with GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
Ensure all company and state required record keeping is accurate and complete
Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained and calibrated as required
Lead department inventory requirements
Report and escalate quality concerns Production Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance
Complete KPI's, record keeping and other required performance metrics
Director labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets Job Knowledge Create and follow department specific work instructions and SOP's
Develop deep technical knowledge for the department and transition that knowledge into work instructions, SOP's, visual guides, etc. Team Leadership Training of new employees
Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals
Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking
Successfully mentor, train and develop strong team members, provide coaching in real time
Direct the team - directing, scheduling & leading the team to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual production goals
Elevate employee issues regarding performance, attendance, etc. to direct manager and HR as appropriate
Create a positive working environment Continuous Improvement Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
Partner with manager to elevate performance standards Working Conditions Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil). Qualifications Associate's degree or certifications preferred
A minimum of two years' experience working in a manufacturing or agricultural environment
Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
Prior cannabis experience not required Additional Requirements Must pass all required background checks and approval by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must possess valid driver's license
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age