Production Lead - Cannabis Processing

Production Lead

Honey King – Peekskill, NY
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Occasional Saturdays as needed | Salary: $65,000–$85,000 (BOE)

About Honey King

Honey King is a licensed New York cannabis processor and distributor dedicated to producing high-quality cannabis products for dispensaries across New York State. We value accountability, efficiency, continuous improvement, and producing products that consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Position Summary

Honey King is seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations and drive efficiency, quality, and accountability across the production floor.

This is not a desk job or a role for someone who simply delegates. We're looking for a leader who takes ownership of the production floor, leads by example, develops the team, identifies issues before they become problems, and continuously improves production processes without sacrificing quality or compliance.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and driven to build efficient, repeatable processes while maintaining exceptional product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the production floor.
• Plan, prioritize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet production schedules.
• Work alongside the production team and lead by example.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees.
• Monitor productivity and adjust workflow to maximize efficiency.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Ensure production goals are achieved without compromising quality or compliance.
• Verify production counts, raw material usage, inventory accuracy, and finished goods.
• Complete and review production records, batch documentation, and inventory transactions with accuracy.
• Perform quality checks throughout production to minimize errors and reduce waste.
• Ensure all work complies with company SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), METRC requirements, and New York cannabis regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production facility.
• Coordinate with management regarding production priorities, inventory needs, equipment issues, and scheduling.
• Assist with equipment setup, troubleshooting, and coordination of maintenance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in manufacturing or production.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a production team.
• Proven ability to identify problems, implement solutions, and improve production efficiency.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient using production records, inventory systems, and standard computer software.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as cannabis, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, or medical devices.
• Experience improving manufacturing efficiency, workflow, production processes, or operational performance.
• Experience developing or improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience using ERP, inventory management, or production planning software.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Leads by example and earns the respect of the team.
• Takes ownership and solves problems before they grow.
• Builds efficient, repeatable production processes.
• Maintains exceptional standards for quality, compliance, and accuracy.
• Holds themselves and their team accountable.
• Creates a structured, organized, high-performing production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining attention to detail.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$85,000 (BOE).
• Full-time schedule with occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Opportunities for advancement as Honey King continues to grow.
• Employee product discounts where permitted by law.

Why Join Honey King?

Honey King is building a manufacturing operation centered on accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving problems, developing people, improving processes, and producing high-quality products, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000