Packaging Supervisor - Overnight Shift (Medicinal Cannabis)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee discount

401k enrollment

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Live Parallel is seeking an Overnight Packaging Supervisor at its Gainesville, FL facility to lead overnight packaging operations for cannabis products. You will supervise a team, ensure safety, quality, and on-time distribution while maintaining compliance with SOPs and regulations.

The role involves coordinating packaging across manual, semi-automatic, and automated equipment, monitoring output, and optimizing processes with site leadership.

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

• Oversee overnight packaging operations and lead a team to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Supervise manual, semi-automatic, and automated packaging equipment.
• Monitor daily production output and ensure productivity targets are met.
• Oversee packaging processes in accordance with SOPs and state regulations.
• Promote safety by enforcing procedures and addressing concerns.
• Manage daily inventory of packaging materials and ensure accuracy.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with Facilities/Operations to resolve issues.
• Assist with scheduling and workload planning to support uninterrupted production.
• Evaluate process improvements and equipment enhancements with site leadership.
• Maintain accurate production, inventory, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Packaging Supervisor - Overnight Shift (Medicinal Cannabis)

Build the Future of Cannabis Manufacturing

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

Schedule & Hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:00PM to 4:30AM

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 an Overnight 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 Overnight 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

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
• Benefits and Perks: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employee discount, 401k enrollment, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet Insurance, and more!
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Gain hands‑on experience in large‑scale commercial cannabis cultivation facility
• Help shape the future of a rapidly growing industry

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