Parallel · 2 hours ago
Production Supervisor (Kitchen)
Wimauma, FL (Cultivation & Production)
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expParallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, and they are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the manufacturing, assembly, and packaging of cannabis material. The role involves managing employees, improving processes, and ensuring operational excellence while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
CannabisHealth CarePersonal HealthTherapeuticsWellness
Responsibilities
Oversee shift operations, ensuring goals, staffing, and priorities are met
Open and close shifts properly and provide thorough handoffs
Document attendance and address performance issues promptly
Maintain compliance with the company's handbook, safety rules, and GMP standards
Track and document all training, attendance, and corrective actions. (If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.)
Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins (Leads: Quarterly | Technicians: Twice per year)
Manage employee schedules and review timecards weekly
Interview, onboard, and train new hires
Collaborate cross-departmentally with HR, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
Complete inventory audits, safety reports, and maintenance requests
Order materials and supplies as needed for production
Put away or delegate the task of storing raw goods in the designated storage areas
Report downtime events exceeding 30 minutes and document resolution times
Submit work orders as necessary for needed action items as well as for tracking
Follow Parallel Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state marijuana regulations
Responsible for specific deliverables including production and quality targets
Responsible for daily duties related to the assembly and packaging processes of cannabis products
Enforces and comply with safety procedures and consults with department management about safety issues that may arise
Daily inventory management of cannabis and non-cannabis materials
Troubleshooting of machines and processes; reporting to facilities and management of machine issues
Plan workload distribution and assists in inventory management/ordering
Evaluate laboratory documentation, quality control and quality assurance statistics and modify SOPs, as needed
Evaluate proposed changes in raw materials, processing equipment, and manufacturing/assembly & packaging methods with guidance from senior leadership
Work assisting the pre-rolls teams / packaging teams / extraction & distillations teams / refinement / when you have down time
Responsible to meet quality control standards, policies/procedures, and documentation
Supervise and coordinate extraction and solventless production runs, ensuring adherence to safety and quality
Oversee inbound raw material handling and outbound final product
Ensure accurate sample collection for R&D and proper organization of flower based on production
Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major concerns as
Oversee kitchen machinery operations, ensuring accurate and timely data recording on production
Monitor inventory checks and production paperwork completed by team
Ensure sanitation protocols and end-of-day reconciliation activities are completed
Qualification
Required
Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid government-issued photo ID
1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, and packaging
Knowledge of process manufacturing and scaling production
Strong understanding of cannabis handling, assembly/packaging, raw material tracking, and inventory
Hands-on experience with manual, semi-automatic, and automatic filling/packaging
Strong critical thinking skills, with effective written and verbal communication
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
Ability to apply logical and scientific reasoning to solve practical and complex problems
Familiarity with quality control standards, policies/procedures, and documentation
Ability to manage multiple active processes
Experience supporting the recruitment and selection of team members
Preferred
A., B.A./B.S. in Operations, or related field
3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or production
Additional cannabis industry experience beyond the minimum
Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements specific to cannabis
Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills
Previous experience working in a cannabis production facility, lab, or manufacturing
Proven experience operating production or packaging machinery
Proficiency in completing regulatory or production documentation
Familiarity with Flourish or similar cannabis tracking systems
Ability to multitask, self-direct, and maintain pace under limited supervision
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in production environments
Benefits
Employee discount
Full medical/vision/dental
401k with possibility of a company match
Access to company-sponsored well-being programs
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Flexible work arrangements
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Pet Insurance
Company
Parallel
Parallel cultivates, produces, and processes cannabis for medical purposes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$365.74MKey Investors
SunStreamEdward Brown
2022-12-08Debt Financing· $10M
2021-01-01Series Unknown
2019-06-27Series D· $100M
Leadership Team
Barry Jones
Chief Financial Officer
Lynnette F.
Chief Operating Officer
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