Extraction Supervisor

GritHR Solutions, LLC•St. Louis, MO

13d•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Extraction Supervisor reports directly to the Director of Operations and oversees hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, and distillation activities. This hands-on leadership role works alongside the extraction team while managing production schedules, batch records, safety requirements, product quality, and regulatory compliance. The supervisor ensures daily operations are performed safely, accurately, and efficiently; provides technical guidance; maintains production and compliance documentation; monitors equipment and process performance; and sets expectations for safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence. A valid Missouri Agent ID is required, and candidates must be at least 21 years of age. The position is full-time and hourly, located in Missouri, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pay range is $26.00–$31.00 per hour, based on experience, technical proficiency, qualifications, skills, competency, and performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of hands-on cannabis processing experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in at least two of the following: hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, or wiped-film distillation.
Valid Missouri Agent ID.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Strong working knowledge of Missouri cannabis regulations and METRC.
Ability to read, interpret, enforce, and develop SOPs and batch record requirements.
Strong numerical and analytical skills, including yield calculations and process data review.
Ability to operate industrial scales, measuring instruments, and computerized process-monitoring systems.
Strong knowledge of extraction equipment, chemical processing operations, and related safety procedures.
Ability to identify and respond to equipment malfunctions and process deviations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide clear team direction and collaborate across departments.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Strong leadership, coaching, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift and move items weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to push carts and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to reach or work above shoulder height daily and sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to move safely throughout production, laboratory, and warehouse environments.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators, chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and flame-resistant clothing.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical and moving parts, flammable liquids and gases, pressure systems, dust, odors, and chemical irritants.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Previous supervisory or lead technician experience.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise extraction technicians and provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight.
Assign daily tasks, production priorities, and personnel coverage to maintain workflow and meet production goals.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and real-time coaching during extraction, post-processing, and distillation.
Conduct performance check-ins, document observations, and communicate performance, development needs, and concerns to the Director of Operations.
Lead onboarding, training, and qualification of new technicians on equipment, safety requirements, and SOPs.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Escalate personnel concerns, production delays, equipment issues, and safety incidents to the Director of Operations with appropriate documentation.
Participate in and supervise hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, and distillation operations.
Oversee and perform hydrocarbon extraction preparation and activities in accordance with safety protocols and SOPs.
Supervise and perform ethanol extraction, including filtration and solvent recovery.
Oversee and perform post-processing in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
Execute and supervise distillation, including equipment preparation, cleaning, operation, and yield documentation.
Ensure proper startup, operation, cleaning, and shutdown of chemical processing equipment.
Monitor critical process parameters and take corrective action when deviations occur.
Weigh, measure, count, and label materials and products according to established procedures.
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and production issues.
Schedule, perform, and oversee preventive maintenance for chemical processing equipment.
Inspect and replace gaskets, seals, filters, and other equipment components; lubricate fittings and valves as required.
Coordinate or perform calibration of pressure gauges, temperature sensors, and other process-monitoring equipment.
Clean condensers, coils, collection vessels, and related equipment.
Document preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and equipment concerns, and report conditions that could affect safety, quality, compliance, or production.
Ensure chemical processing complies with Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation requirements and internal SOPs.
Review and approve production batch records, equipment logs, and run data for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain METRC compliance for extract and distillate production and complete required batch entries accurately and on time.
Lead or participate in developing, reviewing, and revising SOPs for chemical processing workflows.
Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations.
Maintain an organized, inspection-ready processing area.
Ensure chemical storage, handling, and disposal comply with regulations and company procedures.
Ensure required safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements are followed.
Investigate and address process deviations, documentation errors, quality concerns, and safety issues.