Job purpose
The Trimming Supervisor is the right hand of the production manager. The TS lends assistance to the production manager in leading the production team. The experience of the lead allows them to be an effective trainer for new hires. They can assist with training in proper techniques for trimming in an efficient and high-quality manner. The lead processor can assist with the collection and organization of daily production rates for all staff. They can support the P.M. by helping uphold the integrity and honesty in the production department, by reporting low production numbers, dishonest behavior, or other staff-related issues. Overall, the lead is a second pair of eyes for all quality of products, production rates, and staff operations within the department.
Duties and responsibilities
Training of production staff in trimming techniques and SOPs
Provide proper training to new staff
Document new staff progression throughout the training process
Adhere to all SOP’s to set good examples for all staff
Conduct Quality checks on all production, especially for new staff
Reporting any quality issues with the product to the Production Manager
Setting an example for proper product creation and production rates
Assist with managing proper labeling, organizing, and storage of trimmed material
Assists with reporting inventory
Receiving work orders from PM & organizing tasks of staff to complete goals
Creating production plans to accomplish the goals of PM.
Communicating workflows to staff on days where supervisor cannot be present
Reports
Meet weekly with P.M. to report all relevant information
Suggest improvements to SOPs for the production department
Staff not adhering to SOPs for write-up recommendations
Low supplies
Special Projects
Assist P.M. with various tasks that are needed
Participate in hiring interviews and working interview days
Maintain all duties and responsibilities of a processor with little to no supervision.
Required Skills for Production Lead
Ability to trim all strains and create products with the given recipe, with no supervision
Set the pace for production rates
Possess leadership qualities to guide the production crew to full potential
Ability to effectively train new hires on proper procedures
Operate with Honesty and Integrity
Strong communication skills
Ability to spot quality issues
Desire to improve and learn new skills to assist the Production Manager
Working conditions
Schedules for each team member will be honored and only need adjustment to better support harvest schedules. Production is conducted Monday – Friday, and the working hours of the operations are
10 am – 6:45 pm. Some Holidays will be observed with minimal input from staff to satisfy opening and closing responsibilities.
Physical requirements
Certain days require longer hours and are more physically demanding. Individuals must be fit enough to perform all responsibilities.