Location: Coleman, MI
Job Type: Temporary (Seasonal)
Duration: August 25 – November 25
Schedule: Minimum 10-hour shifts, 6 days per week (scheduled day off based on weather conditions)
Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a Seasonal Trim Room Supervisor to lead and oversee the quality control process for our cannabis harvest operation in Coleman, Michigan. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring finished flower meets the highest quality standards while maintaining production efficiency during harvest season.
The Trim Room Supervisor will supervise and train a team of 6–12 hand trimmers, ensuring proper trimming techniques, quality standards, and productivity goals are consistently met. The ideal candidate has extensive experience working with cannabis flower in a high-volume production environment and possesses strong leadership, organization, and attention to detail.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining quality standards, and working in a fast-paced cultivation environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and train a team of 6–12 hand trimmers.
- Ensure all finished flower meets established quality standards.
- Train employees on proper hand-trimming techniques and quality expectations.
- Inspect cannabis flower for:
- Small leaves and stems missed during automated trimming
- Discolored or damaged buds
- Mold or other imperfections
- Maintain consistency in product appearance while meeting daily production goals.
- Monitor workflow to ensure quality control standards are maintained without sacrificing efficiency.
- Provide coaching and feedback to improve team performance.
- Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient trim room.
- Report quality concerns and production issues to management.
- Help create a positive, productive team environment throughout the harvest season.
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Previous experience working with cannabis flower in a high-volume cultivation or processing environment.
- Prior supervisory, leadership, or employee training experience.
- Strong understanding of cannabis flower quality standards.
- Experience identifying mold, discoloration, damaged buds, and other quality concerns.
- Ability to maintain productivity while ensuring exceptional product quality.
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Leadership and coaching abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills
- Dependable and reliable work ethic
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (highly preferred but not required).
- Previous experience supervising trimming crews.
- Experience working with automated trimming equipment and post-processing workflows.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive hand movements throughout the workday.
- Ability to work a minimum of 10-hour shifts, six days per week during harvest season.
Schedule
- Season: August 25 – November 25
- Minimum 10-hour shifts
- 6 days per week
- Scheduled day off will vary based on weather conditions and operational needs.
Compensation
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully complete a State of Michigan background check.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced cannabis professional who takes pride in producing high-quality flower and enjoys mentoring others. You understand the balance between maintaining premium product quality and meeting production goals. You're detail-oriented, organized, and capable of leading a team in a fast-paced harvest environment. If you're passionate about cannabis cultivation and enjoy developing others while maintaining exceptional standards, we'd love to hear from you.