Production Supervisor - MPX - Flower Packaging
About The Position
The Production Supervisor oversees day-to-day production operations and the flower packaging team at the MPX manufacturing facility in Pleasantville, New Jersey. Reporting to the National Head of Post Harvest Operations, this role ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, optimizes workflows, manages inventory, and leads production team members. The supervisor serves as a key liaison between departments to support operational excellence, reduce costs, and improve product availability and quality. This is a full-time position scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role requires working in varied environmental conditions and may require flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of experience in a production, manufacturing, or cultivation environment.
- Strong working knowledge of cannabis regulations.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Clear and professional communication style.
- Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to optimize workflows and production schedules.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and collaborate across departments.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods.
- Comfort working in conditions that may involve noise, dust, odors, and temperature changes.
- Ability to perform extended computer use and digital documentation.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Familiarity with pallet jacks, hand trucks, and general tools.
Nice To Haves
- Green Flower and/or Ganjier Certificate holder preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage production schedules and procedures.
- Enforce sanitation, safety, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Monitor materials and supplies to prevent shortages or excess.
- Maintain and calibrate production equipment for optimal use.
- Provide backup support to the Production Manager.
- Administer strict quality control measures.
- Implement cost-effective strategies to reduce waste and enhance output.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, and packaging teams to align production with demand.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across workflows.
- Lead and co-manage the production team, including hiring, scheduling, and performance management.
- Train new hires and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
- Foster a culture of compliance, productivity, and teamwork.
- Serve as a go-to resource for SOPs, policies, and day-to-day questions.
- Promote accountability, recognition, and team engagement.
Benefits
- 20 days of accrued paid time off.
- Ten paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Transit benefits.
- 401(k).
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Wellness program.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
- Employee discounts.
- Career development opportunities.
- Flexible work environment.
- Opportunity to work in a growing company and make a positive impact.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
