What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trim Lead position at Americannmade?
Trim Lead
General Summary
The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to delivering exceptional results within the trim department and its priorities, achieving set targets in a timely fashion, and contributing to a positive workingexperience. The role requires a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will ensure precise, consistent bud trimming to product specifications, maintain high-quality standards, optimize workflow, and enforce safety and sanitation protocols.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a trimming crew of 10-20 associates, assign daily tasks, bins, and monitor and record productivity and quality.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures of the Trim Department
- Implement trimming SOPs to ensure consistent cut quality, weight retention, and yield goals.
- Train new trimmers on trimming techniques (macro/micro trimming, manicuring, leaf removal), sanitation, PPE usage, and safety procedures.
- Monitor trimming speed and accuracy; balance throughput with quality to meet daily/weekly targets.
- Perform quality checks on trimmed buds for appearance, moisture content guidelines, manicured standard, and labeling accuracy.
- Maintain accurate production logs: starting with bin assignment, recording yield, completion times,trimming errors, waste, and lot traceability, among others.
- Manage inventory of trimming tools, PPE, uniforms, and workstations; coordinate repairs or replacements as needed.
- Enforce safety and sanitation protocols (hand hygiene, glove changes, tool sanitation, clean workstations, pest-control reminders).
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and optimize space usage at trimming stations.
- Lead by example in performing high-quality trims during peak periods; provide hands-on coachingas needed.
- Uphold regulatory and internal compliance requirements (i.e.state/county/municipal rules, labeling,tracking, etc.).
- Communicate issues or variances to the Cultivation Manager and implement corrective actions.
- Foster a positive team culture, provide ongoing feedback, and participate in performance reviews conducted by senior leadership.
Minimum Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Previous trimming experience is preferred but not required.
- Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to coach employees effectively
- Great listening skills
- Friendly and approachable demeanor, with a focus to support a team.
- Ability to work well in a team environment and foster positive relationships with colleagues.
- Basic math skills
- Comfortable using inventory management software
- Basic computer skills for handling data entry, Metrc, emails and other digital communications.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to changing priorities and demands.
- Flexibility to work varied hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move product bins, and perform physical tasks related to trim management.
- A team-oriented and result driven mindset with willingness to assist others and go the extra mile to enhance productivity and end result.
Trim Lead must have excellent verbal and written communication and listening abilities. Additionally, they must be a “people” person who is helpful, cheerful, and has a positive attitude. All trim lead associates must pay respect to the company and be committed to a great work ethic in appearance, words and action, and be a team player and role model.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product, necessary to distribute andreceive trim bins, inventory restock, and other trim related activities.
- Ability to carry boxes, products, and other necessary facility related items.
- Ability to regularly perform department maintenance items: sweep, mop, , empty trash, maintain all areas of business including bin room , employee lunchroom, restrooms.
- Ability to safely lift boxes up to 55 lbs.
- Comfortable climbing ladders.
Expected Hours of Work
- This is a full-time position.
- Open availability is a MUST.
- Weekend, nights and holidays are expected to be worked as needed
- Schedules are not set and subject to change.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Any other reasonable request by management is expected to be completed.