Cannabis Packaging Supervisor — Fast-Paced Manufacturing Lead

Live Parallel; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Employee discount

401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Live Parallel seeks a Daytime Packaging Supervisor for its Gainesville facility to oversee daily packaging operations and lead a team responsible for assembling and packaging cannabis products for distribution. This position supports Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.

You will supervise overnight packaging activities, manage production schedules, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with SOPs and state regulations while driving efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or production environments.
• Experience with manual, semi-automatic, and automated packaging equipment.
• Understanding of process manufacturing and production scaling principles.
• Experience with quality control systems, SOP compliance, and production documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities with proven experience managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate overnight packaging activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals.
• Lead teams operating manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated packaging equipment.
• Monitor daily production output and ensure achievement of established productivity and quality targets.
• Oversee assembly and packaging processes for a variety of cannabis products in accordance with SOPs and state regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing workplace safety procedures and proactively addressing safety concerns.
• Manage daily inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and partner with Facilities and Operations teams to resolve concerns efficiently.
• Assist with workforce scheduling, workload planning, and inventory forecasting to support uninterrupted production.
• Evaluate process improvements, equipment enhancements, and operational efficiencies in partnership with site leadership.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and compliance documentation.
• Train, coach, and develop team members while supporting cross-training initiatives across packaging and production functions.
• Conduct quality audits and ensure adherence to SOPs and quality control standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Operations/Manufacturing/Industrial Technology

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Live Parallel seeks a Daytime Packaging Supervisor for its Gainesville facility to oversee daily packaging operations and lead a team responsible for assembling and packaging cannabis products for distribution. This position supports Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.

You will supervise overnight packaging activities, manage production schedules, ensure safety, and maintain compliance with SOPs and state regulations while driving efficiency and product quality.