Production Planning Lead

About Us

Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics.

With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go.

We currently have 300+ employees across ten locations and we are in a high growth phase expanding rapidly. If you are interested in joining a world class team and working in an exciting new industry with a leader in genetics, innovation, career opportunities and growing practices, we encourage you to apply!

About the Job

Under limited supervision, the Lead Production Associate is responsible for leading a team in performing physical tasks involved in receiving, packaging, and labeling of products and materials for Connected Cannabis Distribution.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for weighing, assembling and packaging cannabis flower

• Apply compliance labels to all packaged product

• Responsible for accurate tracking and weighing of all packaging/production projects as assigned

• Accurately count, process, and pack finished goods for distribution

• Work may require prolonged sitting/standing, and repetitive movements

• Participation in counting of physical inventory as needed

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Maintain equipment in good working condition

• Meet established goals as designated by the Production Supervisor and/or Production Manager

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supports the Production Supervisor by communicating and delegating tasks to a team of receiving associates

• Upholds compliance and regulatory requirements at all times; maintains the reputation of the company

• Ensures product is packaged and labeled correctly and organized for proper storage

• Protects employees and customers by providing and safe and clean store environment

• Assigns workers to specific job functions

• Acting as point person for Production Team

• Other duties may be assigned

What We Are Looking For

• High school degree or equivalent required

• Must be 21+ years of age

• 2-3 years of production experience

• Experience in the cannabis industry highly preferred

• Strong computer and mathematics skills, as well as data analysis; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required

• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task with excellent organization skills

• Experienced relationship with internal team and external partners

• Comfort with a fast-paced environment and changing requirements

• Comfortable learning new technologies

• Aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting and ability to recommend to management well thought out recommendations

• Excellent attention to detail

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal

• Calm under pressure

• Ability to work independently with little supervision

• Strongly committed to providing high quality products to clients including the packing and presentation of the products

• Safety and compliance focused

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position in the selected city is: $21.00- 23.00. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

• Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs., with or without assistance

• Ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, grasp, walk, sit, stand, bend and reach for the duration of shift

• Requires manual dexterity to operate job related equipment

• Requires normal hearing range

Why Connected?

Connected is an exciting and innovative workplace with a highly engaged workforce brought together by a shared passion to be the best in the business. We are on a mission to breed, grow and sell the best cannabis in the world! This is a super unique opportunity to be part of the start-up stage of the booming cannabis industry. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis space.

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Paid Vacation Time

• Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities

• Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!