Trim Room Supervisor (Seasonal)

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: $21.00 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

• $21.00 per hour

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.