Post Harvest Supervisor

T E C Industrial Inc; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

TRP is seeking a hardworking, goal-oriented individual for its trim/packaging department in a cGMP facility. The role focuses on post-harvest operations, supervision of buckdown and trimming teams, and ensuring compliance with METRC and SOPs. Weekend work and long hours are possible.

The position requires 2+ years in cannabis post-harvest or similar production, strong drying/curing knowledge, and leadership skills to drive efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of cannabis post-harvest operations or similar production experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of drying/curing science and moisture control.
• Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking and Florida OMMU requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel or production tracking software for yield and labor analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with extended standing.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily curing operations, humidity and temperature tracking to maintain moisture and terpene retention.
• Verify environmental logs, cure schedules, and QA sampling per SOPs.
• Conduct visual and olfactory inspections for product readiness and microbial integrity.
• Supervise and schedule buckdown and trimming teams to meet weekly harvest throughput goals.
• Train staff on strain handling, equipment use, and SOP adherence.
• Track team output, yield loss and labor hours to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.
• Ensure product is labeled, staged, and transferred with chain-of-custody per METRC and company procedures.
• Cross-train buckdown and trim to maintain labor flexibility.
• Implement sanitation and safety standards for post-harvest rooms and tools.
• Coordinate with cultivation and packaging to plan harvest timing and downstream needs.
• Maintain inventory, cure room logs, and production records for audits.
• Report daily progress to management and participate in KPI tracking.
• Supervise post-harvest team across multiple shifts and evaluate performance.
• Foster accountability, consistency and quality craftsmanship in all handling practices.

Skills

Cannabis post-harvest experience

Supervisory experience

Drying/curing science

Seed-to-sale compliance

Excel/production software

Physical stamina

Communication/leadership

Cannabis industry knowledge

Tools

Excel

Job description

• Base Pay $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt

Description

Purpose

TRP is a preferred global retail partner that will be opening and operating stores across the US and beyond. We are looking for a hardworking, goal-oriented individual to join our trim/packaging department.Trimmers/packagers are responsible executing production plans in keeping with the Company’s operating procedures. Trimmers/packagers carry out the day-to-day assignments and tasks of the medical cannabis production cycle.

Core Responsibilities

Curing & Product Quality

• Manage daily curing operations, including jar/bag burping, humidity control, and temperature tracking to maintain target moisture and terpene retention.
• Verify all environmental logs, cure schedules, and QA sampling are completed accurately and in compliance with OMMU and internal SOPs.
• Conduct visual and olfactory inspections for product readiness and microbial integrity prior to release to trim or packaging.

Buckdown & Trim Oversight

• Supervise and schedule buckdown and trimming teams to align with weekly harvest throughput goals.
• Train and coach staff on strain-specific handling, equipment use, and SOP adherence.
• Track team output, yield loss, and labor hours to evaluate efficiency and identify bottlenecks.
• Ensure product is properly labeled, staged, and transferred through the chain of custody in compliance with METRC and company procedures.
• Support cross-training between buckdown and trim departments to maintain labor flexibility.

Operational Management

• Implement and enforce sanitation and safety standards for post-harvest rooms and tools.
• Collaborate with cultivation and packaging departments to plan harvest pulls, cure timing, and downstream production needs.
• Maintain accurate inventory, cure room logs, and production records for audit readiness.
• Communicate daily progress to management and participate in KPI tracking (e.g., grams/hour, yield %, cure time, labor efficiency).
• Supervise a team of post-harvest associates across multiple shifts or work areas.
• Conduct performance evaluations, attendance management, and corrective action when required.
• Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, and quality craftsmanship in all handling practices.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in commercial cannabis post-harvest operations or similar agricultural/production environment; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of drying/curing science, moisture content control, and quality preservation techniques.
• Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking and Florida OMMU compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Excel or production tracking software for yield and labor analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment with extended standing and repetitive motion.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of the Cannabis industry
• Ethical Conduct
• Relationship Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

This job operates in a cGMP inspected manufacturing facility. This role routinely uses gloves and scissors, and employees are required to wear coveralls, hairnets, and other PPE, including at times, face covers. This position regularly requires long hours. Weekend work opportunities are available and, at times, may be required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or feet, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.

Travel

This position does not require travel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TRP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TRP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.