Manufacturing Lead

Location: Boonton, NJ

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Job Posted:
Jun 16, 2026
Company:
TerrAscend

Company & Role Overview

Summary

TerrAscend

Position Summary:

Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for direct supervision and training of all team members engaged in the manufacturing process and department.
  • Monitor employees to ensure attendance and adherence to break and meal schedules. Ensure proper communication of tasks through shift changes.
  • Assist Supervisor in making a production schedule for the week and ensure the daily plan is executed to reach weekly attainment goals.
  • Ensure all manufacturing processes are performed with attention to strict TerrAscend quality and safety standards, regulatory compliance and all other applicable legal and food safety requirements.
  • Formulate and create batch records for products scheduled by Supply Chain in accordance to our current SOP's.
  • Safely handle hazardous materials (Isopropyl Alcohol, Ethanol, etc.), and adhere to safe chemical handling and disposing procedures defined by SOP's and MSDS.
  • Safely handle and dispose of cannabis waste according to processes defined in SOP's.
  • Produce reliable and precise data for completion of all required batch, equipment, quality, inventory and state mandated seed to sale documentation.
  • Accurately fill out all associated logs and tracking records.
  • Maintaining equipment health by performing daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly checks
  • Assist in creating and maintaining SOP's for various processes
  • Assist in maintaining equipment asset logs
  • Assist in training new hires
  • Help conduct R&D to improve efficiencies in the manufacturing processes
  • Clean and sanitize glassware, transfer materials, storage vessels, tools and working surfaces.
  • Ensure the safety of themselves and other by maintaining a safe and orderly workspace.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

  • Leadership experience and ability
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • 6+ monthsof cannabis experience working in CGMP Manufacturing Facility
  • Experience with METRC or Wherefour
  • Positive attitude & Self-motivated.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Able to push, pull or lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Capable of sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, squatting and or walking for extended periods of time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Honest, fair, and respectful of others.

Benefits:

  • Employee Discount (all employees eligible)
  • 15 days PTO (40 hours rollover allowance)
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)
  • 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability

*** Background Check Requirement ***

EEO Statement

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This organization participates in E-Verify.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

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Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)

- Comprehensive Health Coverage

- Mental Health & Wellness Support

- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Paid Parental Leave

- 401(k) with Company Match

- Pet Insurance

- Employee Discounts

- Recognition Program

- Disability & Life Insurance

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

EEO Statement

Disclaimer

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

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