Production Supervisor; Kitchen

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

The Production Supervisor (Kitchen) is to maintain consistency, efficiency, and accountability in all production areas while fostering a positive, high‑performing team environment. Supervisors are expected to lead by example, uphold company standards, and ensure operational excellence across their department.

• Oversee shift operations, ensuring goals, staffing, and priorities are met.
• Open and close shifts properly and provide thorough handoffs.
• Document attendance and address performance issues promptly.
• Maintain compliance with the company's handbook, safety rules, and GMP standards.
• Track and document all training, attendance, and corrective actions. (If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.)
• Conduct regular one‑on‑one check‑ins (Leads: Quarterly | Technicians: Twice per year).
• Manage employee schedules and review timecards weekly.
• Interview, onboard, and train new hires.
• Collaborate cross‑departmentally with HR, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.
• Complete inventory audits, safety reports, and maintenance requests.
• Order materials and supplies as needed for production.
• Put away or delegate the task of storing raw goods in the designated storage areas.
• Report downtime events exceeding 30 minutes and document resolution times.
• Submit work orders as necessary for needed action items as well as for tracking.
• PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act):
  Continuously improve processes.
• RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed):
  Clarify ownership.
• Accountability:
  Every process has an owner; every issue needs follow‑up.
• Communication:
  Clear notes, accurate reporting, and consistent feedback create trust and efficiency.

• 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

• 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 elevate…