Senior Level Production Lead Jobs
Senior level production lead jobs put experienced professionals in charge of end-to-end production operations, owning outcomes, setting the pace for their teams, and driving continuous improvement across the floor. Roles are concentrated in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Agriculture & Farming, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like Green Thumb Industries, Bunge, and NTT DATA hiring at this level now.
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The Role
You will lead a team of employees in their daily tasks of creating exceptional cannabis products for our patients and consumers to enjoy. This role will ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area and supporting a world class work environment and culture.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments
- Trains employees on 5S requirements
- Ensure all employees have received department specific training
- Participate in the investigate safety incidents and implementation of follow-up actions
- Report and escalate safety concerns
- Ensure compliance with area safety requirements and PPE compliance.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all employees have received department specific training
- Ensure compliance with GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
- Ensure all company and state required record keeping is accurate and complete
- Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained and calibrated as required
- Lead department inventory requirements
- Report and escalate quality concerns
Production
- Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance
- Complete KPI's, record keeping and other required performance metrics
- Director labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets
Job Knowledge
- Create and follow department specific work instructions and SOP's
- Develop deep technical knowledge for the department and transition that knowledge into work instructions, SOP's, visual guides, etc.
Team Leadership
- Training of new employees
- Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals
- Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking
- Successfully mentor, train and develop strong team members, provide coaching in real time
- Direct the team – directing, scheduling & leading the team to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual production goals
- Elevate employee issues regarding performance, attendance, etc. to direct manager and HR as appropriate
- Create a positive working environment
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
- Partner with manager to elevate performance standards
Working Conditions
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or certifications preferred
- A minimum of two years' experience working in a manufacturing or agricultural environment
- Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
- Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
- Prior cannabis experience not required
Additional Requirements
- Must pass all required background checks and approval by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
The Role
You will lead a team of employees in their daily tasks of creating exceptional cannabis products for our patients and consumers to enjoy. This role will ensure the highest quality products and highest standards of compliance are met, while keeping a keen eye to cleanliness and efficiency of the production area and supporting a world class work environment and culture.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Perform department safety audits and hazard assessments
- Trains employees on 5S requirements
- Ensure all employees have received department specific training
- Participate in the investigate safety incidents and implementation of follow-up actions
- Report and escalate safety concerns
- Ensure compliance with area safety requirements and PPE compliance.
Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all employees have received department specific training
- Ensure compliance with GMP, biosecurity, sanitation or other quality and compliance requirements
- Ensure all company and state required record keeping is accurate and complete
- Ensure tools, equipment and machinery are maintained and calibrated as required
- Lead department inventory requirements
- Report and escalate quality concerns
Production
- Communicate production goals and maintain tracking of performance
- Complete KPI's, record keeping and other required performance metrics
- Director labor to achieve daily goals and efficiency targets
Job Knowledge
- Create and follow department specific work instructions and SOP's
- Develop deep technical knowledge for the department and transition that knowledge into work instructions, SOP's, visual guides, etc.
Team Leadership
- Training of new employees
- Implement retraining plans to ensure adherence to productivity and quality goals
- Lead daily communication meetings, including action item tracking
- Successfully mentor, train and develop strong team members, provide coaching in real time
- Direct the team – directing, scheduling & leading the team to complete daily, weekly, monthly and annual production goals
- Elevate employee issues regarding performance, attendance, etc. to direct manager and HR as appropriate
- Create a positive working environment
Continuous Improvement
- Identify and execute continuous improvement projects
- Partner with manager to elevate performance standards
Working Conditions
- Work involves daily exposure to allergens (such as cannabis, tree nuts, and coconut oil).
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or certifications preferred
- A minimum of two years' experience working in a manufacturing or agricultural environment
- Intermediate level computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
- Effective time-management skills and ability to multi-task
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to work well with others while also completing individually assigned tasks
- Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift equipment or plants up to 50 lbs. for extended periods
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment
- Must be able to comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
- Prior cannabis experience not required
Additional Requirements
- Must pass all required background checks and approval by state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry
- Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must possess valid driver's license
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
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Senior Level Production Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level production lead job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have led production teams through complex challenges, not just supervised daily output. Demonstrating ownership of scheduling, quality metrics, and safety compliance puts you ahead. Candidates who can show they have coached other leads, driven measurable efficiency gains, and partnered with engineering or operations leadership stand out consistently at the senior stage.
Which companies hire senior level production leads?
Companies hiring senior level production leads right now include Green Thumb Industries, Bunge, and NTT DATA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, defense contractors, consumer goods producers, and industrial operations that rely on experienced leaders to run high-output environments.
Are there remote senior level production lead jobs?
Yes, though many production lead roles remain tied to a physical facility by nature. About 33% of senior level production lead openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, often covering oversight, coordination, or operational planning functions that can be performed off-site alongside on-site team management.
What makes a production lead role senior level?
Senior level production leads own broader scope than mid-level counterparts, typically managing multiple lines, shifts, or departments rather than a single workstation or crew. They set production strategy, mentor junior leads, resolve cross-functional issues with engineering and supply chain, and are accountable for facility-wide KPIs like throughput, yield, and safety performance rather than individual task completion.
Which industries hire the most senior level production leads?
Senior Level production lead roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors require experienced production leadership because they operate at scale, face strict quality and compliance standards, and depend on senior-level expertise to sustain output while managing workforce development.