Location: Warren, MI
Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptCompensation: $36,023.00 - $48,737.00 per year
About Us
Golden Lion Extracts is on the verge of something big. With decades of expertise in cannabis processing, our leadership team is launching a new chapter in the Michigan market. We're combining cutting-edge technology with a relentless focus on quality. We're looking for dynamic individuals ready to join a team poised to change the cannabis industry. Golden Lion Extracts is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
Position Overview
As a General Production Supervisor, you will oversee and manage our manufacturing operations to ensure smooth and efficient production. With your expertise in production techniques and advanced machinery, you will drive operational excellence, manage shift schedules, and conduct quality checks to meet rigorous standards. You will work closely with a dedicated team, continuously improving processes and systems to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise Production Operations: Oversee manufacturing processes and advanced production systems to ensure adherence to schedules, quality standards, and efficient equipment management
- Shift Management: Coordinate and manage shift schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels and ensure seamless transitions
- Quality Control: Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to ensure products meet company standards and regulatory requirements
- Production Optimization: Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and output
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, and coordinate major repairs with maintenance staff
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure that all production processes comply with regulations and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment
- Team Management: Motivate and lead production teams to achieve production goals and foster a positive work environment
- Communication: Report production or equipment issues to management promptly and maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors
Required Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
- Experience:
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or production, with a strong background in team management and overseeing production processes
- Proven supervisory skills, including staff management, task delegation, and handling personnel issues
- Hands-on experience with production techniques and machinery
- Knowledge of quality control procedures, regulatory compliance, and process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency
- Experience working in the cannabis industry (Preferred)
- Skills & Knowledge:
- Cannabis Industry Knowledge: Understanding of cannabis cultivation, extraction, processing, and packaging
- Equipment Operation: Expertise in operating production equipment such as extraction systems, mixing tanks, filling machines, and packaging lines
- Knowledge of Process Flow: Understanding how various equipment and processes are interconnected in the production workflow
- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations governing the cannabis industry
- Safety Protocols: Knowledge of safety procedures in cannabis production, including handling flammable solvents and chemical safety
- Environmental Health & Safety (EHS): Understanding of waste management, ventilation systems, and odor control
- Product Quality Standards: Knowledge of testing procedures for potency, purity, and contaminants
- Inventory Control & Supply Chain: Expertise in inventory management, ERP systems, and supply chain processes
Additional Attributes
- Problem-Solving: Ability to quickly identify and resolve issues in production
- Attention to Detail: Precision in operating equipment and ensuring consistent product quality
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration
- Team Leadership: Ability to motivate and manage a team while fostering a positive work environment
- Staying Updated: Willingness to keep up with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise production systems operators
Work Environment
- Exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and airborne particles
- Regular use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, masks, and goggles
- Moderate to high noise levels, with ear protection required in certain areas
Physical Requirements
- Continuously Requires: Communicating, operating computers, detecting visual stimuli, standing or walking for extended periods
- Frequently Requires: Stooping, bending, and reaching
- Occasionally Requires: Lifting up to 50 pounds, ascending/descending stairs
Why Golden Lion Extracts?
- Join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of Michigan’s cannabis industry
- Work with a dedicated team focused on quality and regulatory compliance
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth
