Trim Lead (Proper Brands)

Vireo Health•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trim Lead is responsible for overseeing and assisting with the efficient processing of material allocated for Trim. This role is primarily accountable for daily data collection, maintaining continuous production flow, and maintaining high quality while material is processed. The Trim Lead works closely with the ASM of Trim to maintain production standards and serves as the primary point of oversight for trim technicians during the absence of the ASM. This role is expected to lead by example, consistently adhering to correct processes and expectations. This position is responsible for upholding Proper Brands’ mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to obtain a Missouri Agent ID prior to start date and maintain throughout employment
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience
1+ years of people leadership
1+ years of cannabis trimming
1+ years of production in a manufacturing facility
Cannabis compliance knowledge
Production data tracking experience
Demonstrated ability to identify quality control issues

Nice To Haves

Horticulture/agriculture experience and/or education
Trim machinery experience
METRC experience
Leadership/management experience

Responsibilities

Prepare materials for technicians to process by hand trim, buck, and buck/trim methods, averaging approximately 150 to 200 lbs daily
Communicate and execute the type of processing required per batch, specifying any quality issues to identify and eliminate
Follow production schedules and strive to achieve weekly and monthly performance targets
Monitor hourly progress and communicate and record data regarding technician performance
Accurately label bins, buckets, and bags for all batches
Accurately record data in all required software platforms including Google Sheets and Excel
Weigh, label, and prepare all material from the plant including trim, BLT, stems, and distillate, averaging over 345 lbs of material weekly
Maintain careful attention to keep all material separated by cultivar
Accurately record and properly dispose of waste data
Possess the skills and knowledge to oversee the Trim area independently when the ASM is unavailable
Efficiently and accurately sort trimmed large volumes of cannabis material
Efficiently and accurately prepare material for testing by batching and recording accurate METRC IDs per batch
Communicate with Supply Chain when testing batches are ready
Assist with daily data collection including entering trimmer weights, time spent per batch, and additional relevant information
Complete Trim and Bud Packaging Notes to maintain clear and consistent communication about specific batches
Coach processes and enforce operational rules
Work closely with leadership on critical facility tasks
Coach and develop team members
Respond to technician questions, concerns, and suggestions
Collaborate with leadership to resolve team conflicts
Motivate technicians to meet performance targets
Run room setup and room closing
Maintain stock levels of supplies to keep production moving
Monitor and communicate supply needs to the Post Harvest Manager
Maintain equipment including scales, air purifiers, sorters, laptops, speakers, scissors, ultrasonic bath, and other tools
Perform all assigned duties to maintain facility cleanliness and safety
Maintain a clean workspace to prevent cross-contamination
Oversee cleaning checklists in trim areas, assigning and following up on cleaning tasks
Ensure personal hygiene standards are met before performing any production activities
Ensure all tools are clean and maintained
Wear PPE when processing material to maintain safety