Production Supervisor (Flower)

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 Doing

General 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 quality
• Oversee inbound raw material handling and outbound final product
• Ensure accurate sample collection for R&D and proper organization of flower based on production
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot minor issues, and escalate major concerns as

Kitchen Production

• Oversee kitchen machinery operations, ensuring accurate and timely data recording on production
• Monitor inventory checks and production paperwork completed by team
• Ensure sanitation protocols and end-of-day reconciliation activities are completed

Packaging (Mip, Flower, Edibles)

• Supervise operation of high-speed packaging equipment and verify accuracy of batch
• Ensure team compliance with Flourish system entries and quality control
• Drive line performance by setting production pace, removing barriers, and resolving operational
• Supervise and provide directions to Team Leads and production staff to ensure daily goals are
• Operate assigned production or packaging equipment safely and efficiently when business needs
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation, including batch records and audit
• Oversee cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of work areas, tools, and
• Support cross-departmental needs with flexibility, ensuring team members only perform tasks for which they are
• Facilitate on-the-job training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing to develop team skills and
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and escalate issues when necessary, on a timely
• Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety
• Perform supervisory and operational duties with or without reasonable

Experience And Skills You’Ll Bring

Required

• Must be 21 years of age or
• High School Diploma or
• Valid government-issued photo
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly, and
• Knowledge of process manufacturing and scaling production
• Strong understanding of cannabis handling, assembly/packaging, raw material tracking, and inventory
• Hands-on experience with manual, semi-automatic, and automatic filling/packaging
• Strong critical thinking skills, with effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook).
• Ability to apply logical and scientific reasoning to solve practical and complex
• Familiarity with quality control standards, policies/procedures, and documentation
• Ability to manage multiple active processes
• Experience supporting the recruitment and selection of team

Preferred

• A., B.A./B.S. in Operations, or related field
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing or production
• Additional cannabis industry experience beyond the minimum
• Experience with compliance and regulatory requirements specific to cannabis
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills
• Previous experience working in a cannabis production facility, lab, or manufacturing
• Proven experience operating production or packaging machinery
• Proficiency in completing regulatory or production documentation
• Familiarity with Flourish or similar cannabis tracking systems
• Ability to multitask, self-direct, and maintain pace under limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in production environments

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• The 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 lift
• Hand and eye coordination
• Must wear PPE

General 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 cleaning
• Work in areas with humidity and varying lighting or air conditioning

You Will Be Successful If You…

• Self-motivated and accountable, requiring minimal
• Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on
• Flexible and willing to support cross-functional needs when
• Works efficiently and adapts quickly to changing
• Values teamwork and fosters open
• Thinks creatively to improve processes and solve problems

What You Get

• Employee discount
• Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with possibility of a 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

Parallel 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.