Production Lead - 2ndShift (MI)

Jeeter•Detroit, MI

About The Position

The Production Lead oversees daily production operations to ensure processes meet safety, quality, and productivity standards. The role leads a team of up to 50 employees, coaches and trains staff, and ensures compliance with company policies and GMP regulations. Working closely with the Production Value Stream Supervisor, the Production Lead supports smooth workflows, troubleshoots production issues, and helps ensure production goals are met. The position includes overseeing packaging operations, maintaining quality standards, documenting production data, and communicating production feedback to the Supervisor. The position is full-time and scheduled Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with Friday overtime as needed. Shift times and workdays may vary by operation and location and may change with staffing and operational requirements. Business needs may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. The work takes place in a production facility, where employees may regularly encounter cannabis plant material, dust, noise, heat, cold, and other manufacturing conditions. Required PPE is provided and must be worn.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old, as required by state law.
Experience working in assembly plants, including cells or tables assembling products.
Proficiency in MS Excel for daily data entry and reporting.
Ability to lead a team of up to 50 people.
Effective verbal and written communication skills at all management levels.
Ability to de-escalate situations quickly and effectively.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role with direct reports.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods, and to sit or stand for long periods or entire shifts.
Ability to perform repetitive motions using hands and arms, with full use of arms, hands, and fingers for fine manipulation of cannabis, making boxes, and applying compliance stickers.
Willingness to submit to a background check.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in training or coaching.

Responsibilities

Wear the appropriate PPE and uniform.
Follow GMP, sanitation, and safety procedures.
Adhere to break schedules and report policy breaches to the Supervisor or Manager.
Coach employees and provide corrective action when they fail to meet quotas.
Audit and report underperformance to the Supervisor or Manager by email.
Ensure direct reports maintain required quality standards.
Enter data into appropriate spreadsheets daily.
Train new hires in the assigned production area.
Oversee packaging operations to ensure products meet quality standards and production goals.
Communicate with the Supervisor about production goals, performance, quality, equipment, materials, and employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.