Packaging Supervisor (Medicinal Cannabis)

Live Parallel

Gainesville (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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

Build the Future of Cannabis Manufacturing

Location: Gainesville, FL

Pay Range: $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Schedule & Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Grow Your Career with Parallel

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced production environments? Do you enjoy developing teams, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring products meet the highest quality standards?

We're seeking a Packaging Supervisor to join our new Gainesville cultivation and production facility. In this role, you'll lead overnight packaging operations, oversee production staff, maintain compliance and quality standards, and help ensure our products reach patients safely, accurately, and efficiently.

At Parallel, we are pioneering a new paradigm of well-being through cannabis. As one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the United States, we operate across Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend). If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy hands-on work, and want to grow with a company that's shaping the future of the industry, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

As the Daytime Packaging Supervisor, you will oversee daily packaging operations and lead a team responsible for assembling, packaging, and preparing cannabis products for distribution. This role will be supporting our Surterra Wellness operations in Florida.

What You'll Do

Supervise and coordinate overnight packaging activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals
Lead teams operating manual, semi-automated, 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 company 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 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED
Valid government-issued photo identification
1-3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or production environments
Experience working 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

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field
1-3 years of cannabis industry experience
Knowledge of cannabis packaging operations, inventory control, raw material tracking, and compliance requirements
Experience leading production or packaging teams in a regulated manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly without assistance
Frequent use of computers, scanners, and other production-related equipment
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods throughout the shift
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production demands
Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including bending, lifting, reaching, packaging, and data entry activities

Why Join Parallel?

Be part of the launch of a new cultivation facility in Gainesville

Opportunity for career growth within one of the nation's leading cannabis companies

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