Packaging Supervisor - Overnight Shift (Medicinal Cannabis)

Live Parallel•Gainesville, FL

1d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Parallel is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to oversee overnight packaging operations at its new Gainesville, Florida cultivation and production facility, supporting Surterra Wellness operations. The supervisor leads the team assembling, packaging, and preparing cannabis products for distribution, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, operational goals, and state regulations are met. The position works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM and is scheduled to start October 26, 2026. The salary range is $60,000–$70,000, depending on experience. The role involves supervising staff operating manual, semi-automated, and fully automated packaging equipment; tracking production and inventory; maintaining compliance documentation; supporting safe and efficient operations; and developing team members. The supervisor also collaborates with site leadership and Facilities and Operations teams on troubleshooting and process improvements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid government-issued photo identification.
1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or production environments.
Experience with manual, semi-automatic, and automated packaging equipment.
Understanding of process manufacturing and production scaling principles.
Experience with quality control systems, SOP compliance, and production documentation.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational abilities and demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
1–3 years of cannabis industry experience.
Knowledge of cannabis packaging operations, inventory control, raw material tracking, and compliance requirements.
Experience leading production or packaging teams in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate overnight packaging activities to meet production schedules, quality standards, and operational goals.
Lead teams operating manual, semi-automated, and fully automated packaging equipment.
Monitor daily production output and ensure productivity and quality targets are met.
Oversee assembly and packaging of cannabis products according to company SOPs and state regulations.
Enforce workplace safety procedures and address safety concerns.
Manage inventory of cannabis and non-cannabis materials, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and partner with Facilities and Operations teams to resolve them.
Assist with workforce scheduling, workload planning, and inventory forecasting.
Evaluate process improvements, equipment enhancements, and operational efficiencies with site leadership.
Maintain accurate production, inventory, and compliance documentation.
Train, coach, and develop team members and support cross-training across packaging and production functions.
Conduct quality audits and ensure adherence to SOPs and quality control standards.