Production Lead (Cannabis)

This is a full-time position.

The position starts at $23 per hour.
(4) 10 Hr Shifts Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 6am - 5pm.

THIS POSITION IS FOR YOU IF:

• You rarely call out, especially if it affects your team negatively.
• Change, progress, and big goals don't scare you.
• You like respectful debate and candid feedback.
• You don't have trouble speaking your mind and challenging others.
• You never avoid taking ownership and responsibility, preferring to blame circumstances or others when things don’t go as planned.

Production Lead (Cannabis)

As a Production Lead at Baked Bros, you are responsible for driving daily production efficiency, product quality, and team accountability. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you supervise a production team, ensuring operations are executed accurately, safely, and on schedule. You serve as a hands-on leader, spending at least 80% of your time on the production floor, coaching your team, solving issues in real time, and communicating performance metrics. This role is both tactical and developmental, supported by a structured training plan that builds your skills in operations, leadership, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Supervise day-to-day production to ensure all quality checks are completed before products move to packaging.
• Prevent cooking and dosing errors through process oversight and adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure hourly and daily production goals are consistently met.
• Monitor production documentation (e.g., batch tracking, AI dosing) for accuracy and compliance.
• Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance standards during all production phases.
  

Floor Leadership

• Maintain a physical presence on the production floor 80% of the time to monitor performance, coach staff, and respond to issues in real time.
• Lead by example with a focus on accountability, attention to detail, and operational discipline.
• Train and mentor new team members on equipment, techniques, and compliance protocols.
• Monitor attendance and report staffing issues or needs to the Production Manager.
  

Communication & Reporting

• Complete and submit daily End-of-Day (EOD) production reports, including metrics, training progress, and issue logs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with the Inventory and Packaging Leads to ensure smooth workflows and label compliance.
• Proactively identify and resolve production issues independently; escalate significant challenges with proposed solutions.
  

Team Development

• Coach team members on SOPs, safety, equipment use, and quality standards.
• Use the Lominger competency framework to guide training, performance feedback, and ongoing education.
• Provide feedback and conduct informal performance assessments to support team growth and skill development.
  

Equipment & Process Management

• Verify proper equipment setup and function prior to and during production.
• Coordinate maintenance, troubleshooting, and purchase requests with Facilities as needed.
• Support ongoing process improvements to enhance output, reduce waste, and improve quality.

Vital Functions

• Production Management
• Quality Assurance
• Operational Efficiency
  

Success Profile

• Directs work
• Action oriented
• Decision quality
• Situational adaptability
• Ensures accountability
• Drives results
• Develops talent
• Manages conflict
• Optimizes work processes

KPIs

• Maintain a daily production completion rate at > 99.95%
• Maintain total production waste rate at < 2%
• Maintain potency testing within 10% of labeled amount

This Position Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable: More reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented: Enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible: Enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented: Would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Achievement-oriented: Enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• Autonomous/Independent: Enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative: Prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High-stress tolerance: Thrives in a high-pressure environment