Post-Harvest Supervisor - Cannabis Processing & Quality Lead

Northeast Alternatives; Kalkaska (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Free Uniform

Job summary

Northeast Alternatives is seeking a Post Harvest Supervisor at our Kalkaska facility to lead harvesting, drying, curing, trimming, and testing activities while ensuring CRA, SOP, and quality compliance. This role focuses on maintaining product integrity, preventing cross-contamination, and keeping equipment and workspaces clean and organized.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in cannabis operations, METRC training, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ and eligible to obtain required state cannabis agent registration.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience in cannabis operations is required.
• METRC training and certification required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to adapt availability to support harvest schedules and business needs.
• Must adhere to all sanitation, hygiene, and contamination-prevention standards.
• Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• Passion for the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily post-harvest operations, including harvesting, drying, curing, trimming, testing, and related inventory activities
• Ensure accurate inventory tracking, product labeling, and compliance within METRC and other inventory management systems
• Create and manage METRC tags, manifests, and testing submissions as needed
• Monitor and maintain optimal environmental conditions for drying, curing, and storing cannabis products
• Ensure compliance with all CRA regulations, company SOPs, quality standards, and audit requirements
• Maintain accurate records and provide reports to management as required
• Coordinate supplies, equipment, and resources necessary to support daily operations
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of post-harvest work areas, equipment, and tools
• Train, mentor, and support team members while promoting productivity, quality, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, product quality, and post-harvest processes

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cannabis knowledge

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Team coaching

Tools

METRC

Job description

Northeast Alternatives is seeking a Post Harvest Supervisor at our Kalkaska facility to lead harvesting, drying, curing, trimming, and testing activities while ensuring CRA, SOP, and quality compliance. This role focuses on maintaining product integrity, preventing cross-contamination, and keeping equipment and workspaces clean and organized.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in cannabis operations, METRC training, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced