Cannabis Production Supervisor (Packaging)

Vireo Health • Elk River, MN

1d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads day-to-day packaging operations on the Manufacturing/Packaging team, ensuring the team works safely, on schedule, and in compliance while meeting quality and production targets. The supervisor partners with the Operations Manager and Production Lead to coach and develop staff, address bottlenecks, and use data to keep products moving reliably through the supply chain.

The role oversees packaging activities, including scheduling, training, data collection, and adherence to standard operating procedures. It monitors safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance standards; tracks performance metrics; maintains production documentation; and prepares daily reports. The supervisor also supports hiring, staff development, training, evaluation, and coaching, and works with Inventory Control on audits and inventory accuracy.

The position is performed indoors in a traditional manufacturing setting. Safety clothing and other protective equipment are required as needed. Work includes extended periods of sitting or standing and use of laboratory and packaging equipment and machinery.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and cloud-based data collection software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort operating and troubleshooting scientific and manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct supervisory experience; 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate packaging activities, including scheduling, training, data collection, and adherence to SOPs.
• Monitor the production team to ensure compliance with safety, quality, delivery, cost, and compliance standards.
• Reinforce safety standards to help minimize work-related injuries.
• Track KPIs and partner with the Operations Manager to drive efficiencies, refine targets, and keep the team on pace to meet company goals.
• Work with the Operations Manager on hiring, development, training, evaluation, and coaching of production staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of harvested material to prevent supply chain gaps.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and partner with Inventory Control on audits to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the value stream.
• Work with the Production Lead to identify and resolve bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and minimize downtime.
• Prepare and submit daily production reports, analyze data, and adjust operations as needed to meet production goals.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages staff contributions to process improvements and quality assurance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, dependent care, and life benefits beginning on the first of the month after starting.
• 401(k) program with a 3% employer match after six months of employment.
• 11 days of accrued PTO in the first year.
• Two wellness days and volunteer hours in the first year.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED