Job Description
Job Description
Worksite : Wimauma, FL
Parallel is looking for a Production Supervisor, Processing with the skills to oversee, implement and maintain processes related to the manufacturing, assembly & packaging of cannabis material into the various finished good forms of flower. Responsibilities of the Supervisor include management of employees, troubleshooting and improving processes, training, and coaching direct reports, scheduling, review of quality processes, and auditing SOPs.
Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in three markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision… pioneering a new paradigm of what well- being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGGeneral Responsibilities across All Department
- Follow Parallel Policies & Procedures for the daily operations and fully comply with state marijuana regulations
- Responsible for specific deliverables including production and quality targets
- Responsible for daily duties related to the assembly and packaging processes of cannabis products
- Enforces and comply with safety procedures and consults with department management about safety issues that may arise
- Daily inventory management of cannabis and non-cannabis materials
- Troubleshooting of machines and processes; reporting to facilities and management of machine issues
- Plan workload distribution and assists in inventory management / ordering
- Evaluate laboratory documentation, quality control and quality assurance statistics and modify SOPs, as needed
- Evaluate proposed changes in raw materials, processing equipment, and manufacturing / assembly & packaging methods with guidance from senior leadership
- Work assisting the pre-rolls teams / packaging teams / extraction & distillations teams / refinement / when you have down time
- Responsible to meet quality control standards, policies / procedures, and documentation
Area-Specific Contributions Extraction & Solventless
Supervise and coordinate extraction and solventless production runs, ensuring adherence to safety and qualityOversee inbound raw material handling and outbound final productEnsure accurate sample collection for R&D and proper organization of flower based on productionMonitor equipment performance, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major concerns asKitchen Production
Oversee kitchen machinery operations, ensuring accurate and timely data recording on productionMonitor inventory checks and production paperwork completed by teamEnsure sanitation protocols and end-of-day reconciliation activities are completedPackaging (MIP, Flower, Edibles)
Supervise operation of high-speed packaging equipment and verify accuracy of batchEnsure team compliance with Flourish system entries and quality controlDrive line performance by setting production pace, removing barriers, and resolving operationalSupervise and provide directions to Team Leads and production staff to ensure daily goals areOperate assigned production or packaging equipment safely and efficiently when business needsEnsure accurate and timely completion of required documentation, including batch records and auditOversee cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas, tools, andSupport cross-departmental needs with flexibility, ensuring team members only perform tasks for which they areFacilitate on-the-job training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing to develop team skills andMonitor team performance, provide feedback, and escalate issues when necessary, on a timelyEnsure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safetyPerform supervisory and operational duties with or without reasonableEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
Required
Must be 21 years of age orHigh School Diploma orValid government-issued photo1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, andKnowledge of process manufacturing and scaling productionStrong understanding of cannabis handling, assembly / packaging, raw material tracking, and inventoryHands-on experience with manual, semi-automatic, and automatic filling / packagingStrong critical thinking skills, with effective written and verbal communicationExcellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multipleProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).Ability to apply logical and scientific reasoning to solve practical and complexFamiliarity with quality control standards, policies / procedures, and documentationAbility to manage multiple active processesExperience supporting the recruitment and selection of teamPreferred
A., B.A. / B.S. in Operations, or related field3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or productionAdditional cannabis industry experience beyond the minimumExperience with compliance and regulatory requirements specific to cannabisBilingual (Spanish / English) communication skillsPrevious experience working in a cannabis production facility, lab, or manufacturingProven experience operating production or packaging machineryProficiency in completing regulatory or production documentationFamiliarity with Flourish or similar cannabis tracking systemsAbility to multitask, self-direct, and maintain pace under limited supervisionStrong attention to detail and problem-solving in production environmentsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the timeConstantly operates a computer and other office productivity machineryThe person in this position frequently communicates with other employees / customers.Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods of time (bending, lifting, pouring, typing)Must be able to liftHand and eye coordinationMust wear PPEGENERAL ENVIROMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Work environment can / may include exposure to allergens (i.e. cannabis, pollen, dander), plant pathogens dirt, fertilizers, dusts, odors, fumes, high heat, low temperature, high and low humidity, noise, vibrations, water, dry salts, volatile organic compounds, heights, and varying air conditioning conditions (indoor A / C, no A / C).Exposure to environmental elements such as dust, fumes, allergens (including cannabis), plant material, and cleaningWork in areas with humidity and varying lighting or air conditioningYOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
Self-motivated and accountable, requiring minimalAble to balance strategic planning with hands-onFlexible and willing to support cross-functional needs whenWorks efficiently and adapts quickly to changingValues teamwork and fosters openThinks creatively to improve processes and solve problemsWHAT YOU GET
Employee discountConsistent, reliable benefits; Full medical / vision / dental, 401k with possibility of a company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programsBalance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangementsTuition Reimbursement ProgramsPet InsurancePARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.
Our Mission – how we will do this – is 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.
Our 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.
DISCLAIMER
Parallel reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this job description. Your employment with Parallel is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Parallel at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this document shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Parallel associates.