Manufacturing Lead
Company: Glass Meadows
Location: Newton
Posted on: December 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Manufacturing Lead –
Primary Role Department: Manufacturing Location: Newton, NJ – Glass
Meadows Inc. Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $25/hr. Reports To:
Extraction Manager if the primary role is Extraction Lead or Post
Processing Lead Finished Goods Manager if the primary role is
Pre-Roll Lead, Extraction Filling Lead, or Kitchen Lead Job
Summary: The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for overseeing one
specific production role within the manufacturing department at
Glass Meadows, depending on their primary role assignment. While
the Lead will focus on one area of production, they are expected to
cross-train in other production roles to ensure operational
flexibility. The Manufacturing Lead will be hired with a defined
primary role but must be capable of supporting other production
operations as needed. Examples of titles include: Manufacturing
Lead – Pre-Roll Lead or Manufacturing Lead – Post Processing Lead.
Key Responsibilities: Primary Role Oversight: The Manufacturing
Lead will focus on overseeing their primary role in production,
managing operations, quality control, and staff within that area.
Cross-Training in Other Roles: Although the Lead will focus on one
primary role, they will cross-train in other production areas
(extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen,
post-processing) to provide support as needed. Quality Control:
Implement and maintain strict quality control procedures in the
assigned production area, ensuring that all products meet company
and regulatory standards. Compliance: Ensure compliance with local
and state cannabis regulations and internal company policies within
the assigned production area. Equipment Maintenance: Oversee the
maintenance and repair of equipment specific to their primary
production role, ensuring all machinery is in good working order.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive logs, batch
records, and reports for production in the assigned role. Provide
regular updates to the applicable manager on production metrics,
quality control, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Primary
Role Descriptions: Extraction Lead: Operate and oversee both
hydrocarbon and solventless extraction processes to produce
high-quality cannabis concentrates. Ensure the safe operation of
extraction equipment and maintain compliance with safety protocols.
Lead the extraction team, ensuring high-quality output and
adherence to timelines. Perform quality control checks on raw
materials and finished products, maintaining detailed
documentation. Post Processing Lead: Manage the refinement and
post-processing of cannabis extracts, including winterization,
filtration, distillation, and product formulation. Oversee the
quality of intermediate and finished products, ensuring consistency
and compliance. Maintain and troubleshoot post-processing equipment
and lead the post-processing team to optimize efficiency and
product quality. Pre-Roll Lead: Oversee the daily operations of
pre-rolled cannabis product production, including sourcing
material, rolling, and packaging processes. Lead the pre-roll
production team, maintaining quality control standards and
compliance with company policies. Optimize pre-roll production
processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Extraction
Filling Lead: Manage the production of vape and concentrate
products, including formulation, filling, and packaging processes.
Lead the extraction filling team, ensuring compliance with quality
control and safety standards. Maintain filling and formulation
equipment. Oversee inventory management for raw materials and
finished products. Kitchen Lead: Oversee the production of
cannabis-infused edibles, including preparation, manufacturing, and
packaging in a commercial kitchen environment. Lead the kitchen
staff, ensuring quality control and compliance with food safety and
cannabis regulations. Collaborate on recipe development and
optimize kitchen processes to improve efficiency. Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or bachelor’s degree
in a relevant field preferred). Minimum of 3 years of experience in
cannabis product manufacturing with at least 1 year in a
supervisory role. In-depth knowledge of the assigned production
role (extraction, extraction filling, pre-roll, kitchen,
post-processing). Strong leadership skills and the ability to
manage cross-functional teams. Familiarity with cannabis industry
regulations and compliance requirements. Excellent problem-solving
abilities and proficiency in production management software such as
Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, and Metrc. Ability to perform physical
tasks including lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
Expectations: Maintain a high level of integrity, ethics, and
professionalism. Foster a proactive, team-oriented work
environment. Commit to continuous education on cannabis
manufacturing innovations and best practices. Powered by JazzHR
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Keywords: Glass Meadows, Philadelphia , Manufacturing Lead, Manufacturing , Newton, Pennsylvania
