PCQI Production Lead

PCQI Production Lead Department: Production Employment Type: Full Time Location: New York - Huntington Station Reporting To: Production Manager Compensation: $25.50 - $30.80 / hour Description Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states! Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative. Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld. Make a Mark We Blaze Our Own Trail Brand First We Mean Business Summary The role of PCQI Production Lead is to help produce the highest quality and most consistent products in the industry by performing all duties meticulously and assisting staff with training. This role requires PCQI certification and will act as a subject matter expert in training and calibrating peers and employees on all necessary food safety practices. This PCQI Production Lead must understand processes in kitchen, beverage, and packaging production departments and operate as a peer amongst other Leads across the operation. This role will lead production teams as needed and must be able to work a flexible schedule and understand opening and closing procedures for production departments. Duties and Responsibilities Effectively train peers on procedures relating to predetermined production and packaging quality control checks Responsible for reviewing and signing off on production and packaging quality control checks. Reports any inconsistencies to the Production Manager Reviews other records as deemed necessary and establish action plans alongside the Production Manager to address any food safety/quality control issues Prep, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products. Accurately prepare ingredients, work stations and equipment for production, including performing regular checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile Effectively manage your time and that of your team to stay on schedule to meet daily production expectations Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency Correctly infuse by thoroughly scraping, turning, lifting and rotating for the appropriate time Accurately read, record and communicate all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights Perform opening and closing duties Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products. Store food products in compliance with safety practice Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment Perform visual quality inspections on products, minimize waste where possible Effectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching Production Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocol Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Supervisors, Managers and/or Directors Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Production Support team Assist the Production Manager or Production Supervisor as needed Ensure a safe working environment. Review and communicate daily on all safety related topics of discussion Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At least 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience and 1 year of lead or supervisory experience. Must have experience and familiarity with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations. Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferred Willing to submit to a background check Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written. State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division Benefits $24.50-29.80/hr plus bonuses 11 paid holidays 80 hours of PTO 401K fully paid health, dental and vision insurance Wyld is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wyldcanna