Post Harvest Lead

Join a Dynamic Team in Post-Harvest Operations

If you are passionate about operational excellence, product quality, and team leadership in a fast-paced production environment, we invite you to consider this opportunity. The role is centered on managing and optimizing post-harvest operations within a medicinal cannabis facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily post-harvest operations, including hang-drying, trimming (hand or machine), curing, quality control inspections, and bulk packaging.
• Ensure pharmaceutical-grade hygiene and environmental controls (temperature, humidity, airflow) in drying and curing rooms.
• Develop, implement, and train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for post-harvest processes in alignment with GACP/GMP standards.
• Lead, schedule, and coach a team of post-harvest technicians and laborers, setting quality standards for trimming and manicuring.
• Track yields, waste, by-products, and batch genealogy while maintaining accurate batch documentation.
• Collaborate with cultivation teams on harvest timing and quality, and with GMP manufacturing teams on product specifications and release readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on trichome retention, moisture targets, mold risk mitigation, and labor efficiency.
• Oversee the cleanliness and readiness of equipment, including trimming tools, drying racks, curing vessels, and packaging gear.
• Support audits, client visits, and site improvement projects as the facility scales.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Hands-on leadership experience within post-harvest operations across medicinal cannabis, horticultural, botanical, or other highly regulated production environments.
• Strong knowledge of drying, curing, and trimming methodologies, with an understanding of how processing decisions can impact flower quality and final product outcomes.
• Experience in developing, implementing, and delivering training on SOPs, alongside maintaining accurate batch documentation and product traceability records.
• Demonstrated success managing and motivating teams within fast-paced, quality-focused, and compliance-led operational settings.
• Sound knowledge of TGA, GMP, and GACP requirements, or equivalent regulatory frameworks within regulated manufacturing industries.
• Able to work on-site in Collie, WA, with the flexibility to support operations during busy harvest and production periods.

We are committed to matching exceptional talent with opportunities that drive growth and excellence in the life sciences field.