Pre-Roll Production Lead

Job Summary:

The Pre-Roll Production Lead at Maven Genetics is responsible for overseeing daily pre-roll manufacturing operations to ensure accurate dosing, consistent quality, and efficient workflow across all stages of production. This role provides hands-on leadership to Pre-Roll Technicians and Packaging Assemblers, supports equipment operation and basic maintenance, ensures inventory accuracy, and maintains compliance with all state cannabis regulations and internal standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Pre-Roll Production Lead plays a critical role in achieving production goals while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and support Pre-Roll Technicians and production staff in grinding, sifting, weigh-outs, filling, packing, and machine operation.
• Coordinate daily production workflows to ensure output targets, yields, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Set up, operate, adjust, and perform basic troubleshooting on pre-roll equipment, including knockboxes, cone loading machines, volumetric fillers, and multi-head weighers.
• Ensure consistent pre-roll density, accurate weights, and visual uniformity across all finished products.
• Conduct in-process quality checks on grind size, material texture, pack quality, cone integrity, and finished weights.
• Enforce compliance with GMP, HACCP, METRC requirements, and all applicable state and local cannabis regulations.
• Verify accuracy of batch records, labels, and inventory documentation.
• Monitor and track daily material usage, including flower, trim, cones, papers, and packaging supplies.
• Communicate material shortages, discrepancies, or damaged inventory to management immediately.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback to production team members.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new hires on SOPs, equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Maintain detailed and accurate production logs, batch records, and shift reports.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product consistency.
• Escalate equipment issues to Maintenance and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with sanitation and safety standards.
• Participate in required training sessions related to safety, compliance, and production operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support business objectives.

Note: Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions and/or assignment(s). All listed items are essential functions and requirements of the position and are subject to possible modification for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in cannabis manufacturing, pre-roll production, or a related high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience operating pre-roll machinery, grinders, sifters, and weighing equipment preferred.
• Strong understanding of cannabis quality standards, product handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience guiding and supporting production teams.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and consistency.

Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age and eligible to work in the cannabis industry.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Must be able to pass all background checks required by state cannabis regulations.

Employees may be exposed to:

• Airborne cannabis particulates and plant material.
• Loud noise from production equipment.
• Packaging materials and manufacturing-related equipment.
• Temperature variations in production environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Maven Genetics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Maven Genetics are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by applicable laws.

Pay rate: $22-$25/ hour

Benefits: Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience: Cannabis extraction: 5 years (Required)

Closed Looped extraction: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person