Lead Production Technician - Overnight Shift

Curaleaf•Litchfield, IL

36d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Production Technician, you'll oversee the filling and packaging operations of cannabis products such as vaporizers, RSO syringes, capsules, tablets, and concentrates. Your role ensures product integrity, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards. You are a hands-on leader who drives productivity, supports team development, and collaborates across departments to meet operational goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and honesty.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Effective communication and leadership abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and maintaining equipment.
Understanding of weight and measurement concepts.
Ability to follow and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Nice To Haves

You have hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
You have experience leading a team of 12 or more employees in a manufacturing setting.
You bring Six or more months of experience in cannabis filling and packaging operations.
You have familiarity with compliance, product integrity, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Packaging Technicians in daily production tasks, including filling, sealing, packaging, and labeling cannabis products.
Oversee all lab product filling and packaging activities while ensuring compliance with regulations.
Manage inventory and ensure accurate recordkeeping for all products and materials.
Perform and guide team members in tasks such as: Filling capsules, concentrates, syringes, and vaporizer cartridges. Weighing, counting, sealing, and packaging products with precision. Applying tamper-evident seals and batch-specific labeling.
Monitor and drive productivity metrics, tracking performance hourly and daily.
Train and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
Troubleshoot equipment and ensure all tools are maintained in a ready state.
Maintain compliance with state regulations, including product labeling and seed-to-sale tracking systems.
Implement and uphold continuous improvement initiatives like 5S and waste reduction practices.
Ensure workplace safety and sanitation standards are met at all times.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production with the demand plan and schedule.