Manufacturing Supervisor

Renew Cannabis Co.; Adel, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Trulieve is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor in Adel, GA to organize and oversee production operations. You will be responsible for safety, quality and productivity of all manufacturing staff, ensuring GMP standards and continuous improvement across processes.

Key duties include supervising the shift, coordinating with multiple departments to meet schedules, and driving KPI improvements. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and lean principles with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Operations or STEM.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing management experience; cannabis/regulated industry preferred.
• Six Sigma/Lean knowledge and process improvement exposure.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to pass background screening.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, quality and production KPIs for the shift.
• Direct supervision of area employees and lead shift changes (DDS).
• Coordinate with schedulers, batching, filling, shipping and maintenance.
• Develop schedules to meet production objectives and staffing needs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and RCA actions.
• Ensure GMP/CGMP compliance and proper SOP execution.

Skills

Safety Leadership

5S Lean

Root Cause Analysis

SAP Production

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Quality Systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

SAP Production

Excel

Job description

Join Trulieve – Where Passion Meets Purpose

If you're interested in being part of one of the nation's fastest-growing industries, Trulieve may be the perfect place for you. We are proud to be recognized on TIME's America's Best Companies 2026 List, an honor awarded to top-performing U.S. organizations based on employee satisfaction, financial strength, and sustainability transparency. Trulieve was one of only two cannabis companies to receive this distinction.

If you have passion for helping others and want to make a meaningful impact through your work, this may be the role for you. At Trulieve, we strive to bring our patients the relief they need in products they can trust. Our plants are hand-grown in carefully controlled environments designed to minimize unwanted chemicals and pests, keeping the cultivation process as natural as possible every step of the way. To learn more about Trulieve and our mission, please visit www.trulieve.com

Requisition ID: 20833

Remote Work Available:

Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports to: Manufacturing Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Location: Adel, GA

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to organize and oversee production operations. You will be ultimately responsible for the Safety, Quality and Productivity of all manufacturing employees, lines, and output of our products. We expect you to have significant know-how in production processes and procedures for GMP certified manufacturing. The ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance is required. Must possess a strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety/5S:

• Ensures/Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Achieves and reports 5S standards for equipment and manufacturing area
• Actively participates in BOSS (Behavioral Observation Safety System) and necessary audits
• Champions incident investigation process

• Facilitates appropriate training for all safety related activities
• Establish and maintain compliance to current GMP, safety programs
• Communicate any safety issues from the shift

Quality

• Conducts in-process quality check and takes necessary actions for non-compliance

• Understands quality measures and KPI linkage to site results and vision
• Ensures compliance with necessary CGMP standards

Production

• Direct supervision of the area employees. Lead DDS between shift changes.
• Interacts with the schedulers, batching, filling, shipping, and maintenance departments to develop schedules and ensure meeting objectives to create the best schedule for production.

• Establish staffing requirements to achieve compliance in meeting scheduled workloads.
• Ensure that corporate policy is followed in reference to all personnel or environmental issues.
• Assist department managers in development and achievement of department objectives.
• Understand and respects operation measures and KPI linkage
• Ensure all basic operations needed with equipment and manual processes to have area properly running according to standards.

• Participates in improvement events and completes daily reports
• Proposes/implements improvements in the manufacturing/production areas.
• Complete RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving) and action plans as required

Key Indicators

• TAR (Total Accident Rate) for the Shift.

• Quality Assurance Rate
• % of RFT, % of FPQ for the shift.
• Units produced, Weights per hour and # of units made.
• % Adherence to Weekly Production Plan

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills

• Understand In-Process Measures and KPI linkage to Site Results and Vision
• Interpretation of equipment and product data (i.e. run charts, bar charts, pareto)
• Solid root cause problem solving capability (identify to root cause)
• Basic equipment/mechanical knowledge to for troubleshooting, minor adjustments, and minor repairs

• Basic Lean principles and tools including 5S, Standard Work and Sustainability
• Process ownership as defined by department (i.e. Safety, Quality, Production)
• Change Leadership Principles
• Understand and lead site safety policies and procedures within department
• Must be able to identify and immediately communicate to HR any incidents that may require disciplinary actions

• Ability to facilitate training of processes
• Ability to participate in the testing of SAP Production
• Assist in the development of SAP Production training modules
• Must be able to trouble shoot SAP Production issues to resolution
• Create Work Instructions and OPLs as required

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Basic Leadership skills (Effective communication, coaching/giving feedback, conflict management)
• Work in a team-based environment (shared ownership and responsibility)
• Ensure direct reports are working towards successful completion of their KPIs
• Run the Annual Performance appraisal program with the direct reports

• Strong organizational skills (time and physical area)
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Take ownership of critical KPIs and develop action plans to improve

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities plus computer literacy
• Ability to supervise is essential for the candidate to perform successfully in this position
• Works with integrity and respect displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy
• Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, STEM etc
• 5-7 years’ experience of related experience in Manufacturing Management or Medical Cannabis preferred
• Experience, knowledge or trained in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 lbs to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet, with or without mechanical assistance
• Must be able to work seated/standing as appropriate at workstations for extended periods of time, maintain body equilibrium while climbing ladders, stairways, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching, and use hands/fingers to hold, grasp, turn, pick, pinch frequently/constantly to complete tasks
• Must be able to handle organic matter daily, able to wear PPE as appropriate (eye, face, hand, arm, head, foot, body, fall protection), and able to be exposed to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions while wearing PPE (95 degrees or greater)
• Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions
• Must be able to speak and communicate verbally at conversation levels with co-workers, vendors, etc. (Moderate noise)

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A comprehensive benefits package including paid time off is offered with this position.

Trulieve provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.