Production Lead - 1st Shift (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, resolves production issues, and helps meet production goals. The position requires production-team leadership experience, proficiency in MS Excel data entry and reporting, and strong communication and leadership skills. This is a full-time, non-exempt position on the first shift. The listed schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with Friday overtime as needed. Specific shift times and workdays may vary by location and operational needs; evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime may be required. Scheduled shifts and workdays may change, with advance notice provided whenever feasible. The role is based in a production facility and involves regular exposure to cannabis plant material, dust, noise, heat, cold, and other manufacturing conditions. Required PPE is provided. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and willing to submit to a background check.

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 and to use 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 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 goals, performance, quality, equipment, materials, and employees to support smooth production operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.