Production Shift Lead

Live Parallel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, vision, dental benefits

401(k) with possible company match

Tuition reimbursement programs

Pet insurance

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Live Parallel is looking for a Production Shift Lead in Austin, Texas, to oversee daily operations at the cultivation facility. This role ensures the production team meets schedules and maintains high-quality standards. The ideal candidate has prior experience in manufacturing or the cannabis industry, along with solid leadership skills.

Benefits include full medical, vision, and dental coverage, along with flexible work arrangements and tuition reimbursement programs. Join us at Live Parallel and be part of a transformative team.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience working in manufacturing and/or the cannabis industry.
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID.
• Ability to communicate with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production team adheres to schedules.
• Complete QC Checklists and Count Ledgers.
• Hold daily Pre-Shift meetings with MIP Lab team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality control knowledge

Team leadership

Multitasking ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

A.A., B.A./B.S. in related field

Job description

Schedule Requirements: Rotating schedule with a 4 day work week and a 10 hour work day.

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 9AM to 7:30PM
• Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9AM to 7:30PM

Location: Austin Cultivation & Production Facility

We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that’s what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person’s individuality. That’s why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The Production Shift Lead works closely with MIP Lab Supervisor(s) to ensure the production team adheres to production schedules as written by management and prepares teams with product material and/or packaging material for the shift. The Production Shift Lead is responsible for converting and creating packages in METRC and LeafLogix as required for sampling and package creation.

This role is with Goodblend, one of the renowned retail brands under the Parallel umbrella. Parallel is one of the largest multi‑state cannabis companies in the world, operating in Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), and Texas (Goodblend).

What you will be doing

• Follow Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state marijuana regulations
• Responsible for completing all QC Checklists, Count Ledgers, placing PO’s for Raw Materials and ensuring all other ancillary needs are met
• Help to identify any gaps in efficiency or training and/or breaches in protocol that warrant re‑training and help Supervisor to enforce all SOPs
• Provides personalized feedback about employee performance to management in preparation for performance evaluations
• Assist with opening/closing tasks and production/packaging tasks as needed, with a focus on timeliness, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Works closely with MIP Lab Supervisor regarding weekly production demands
• Works with Warehouse staff to ensure all packaging materials needed for daily production are available
• Works closely with MIP Lab staff to ensure accuracy and quality of production, packaging and labeling of all Finished Goods
• Holds daily Pre‑Shift meeting with MIP Lab team; communicates regularly with Supervisor(s) for updated information and to discuss employee feedback
• Communicates with Inventory Specialists regarding flow of finished product to the Vault

Experience and skills you’ll bring

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government‑Issued Photo ID
• 1–3 years’ experience working in manufacturing and/or the cannabis industry
• Familiarity with quality control, policy and procedure and documentation
• Ability to communicate accurately with other employees and various levels of management
• Ability to lead a team and set up tasks throughout the day
• Ability to multitask and be aware of multiple active processes

Preferred

• A.A., B.A./B.S. in related field

Physical requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operate a computer and manufacturing equipment
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (bending, lifting, pouring, typing)
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs
• Hand and eye coordination
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently without excessive supervision
• Adaptable to a fast‑paced changing environment
• Collaborative and works well with others
• Creative problem‑solver

What you get

• Consistent, reliable benefits: full medical, vision, dental; 401(k) with possible company match; access to company‑sponsored well‑being programs
• Balance and flexibility: paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Pet insurance
• Opportunity to make a difference: employee relief fund, community volunteerism through Parallel Cares program

PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES

Vision – to pioneer well‑being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.

Mission – to build a leading, global well‑being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology‑based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.

Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.