Labor is one of the most controllable costs in cannabis manufacturing. This guide shows you how to track team output, identify bottlenecks, and calculate cost per unit across your production workflow.

Step 1: Track Time Per Batch or Task

Use the SOP Time Tracker to log how long each team member spends on key tasks like weighing, packaging, trimming, or labeling.

Step 2: Calculate Units Per Hour

Divide the total number of units completed by the labor hours recorded. This gives you a baseline for how efficient your team is by product type or process stage.

Step 3: Compare Labor Cost per Unit

Use our Labor Cost Calculator to calculate your true cost per unit based on employee wages and average output per hour. Identify which workflows are eating margin — and which ones are optimized.