Our company is a fast-growing multi-state cannabis oil manufacturer. Currently we produce bulk ingredients for some of the highest-regarded cannabis companies, and we are in the process of expanding our operations at our facility in Van Nuys, California. To do this, we are scaling our production capacity, optimizing our oil extraction equipment and processes, and stabilizing new post-processing operations. One of the backbones of increasing our production capacity is a talented Laboratory Supervisor.
The Laboratory Supervisor will be driven by quality, relentlessly curious about continual improvement, and have the kindness and communication acumen to lead a passionate group of technicians to deliver best-in-class oil products to our clients. The Laboratory Supervisor will ensure clean and safe products, and a clean, safe, professional, and compliant work environment.
To be effective in a management role requires both management experience and a proclivity towards planning and problem-solving. The Laboratory Supervisor will have a hands-on approach, gaining enough mastery of our advanced technical processes to effectively manage both the equipment and the people that operate the equipment. The Laboratory Supervisor ensures that on-the-ground operations are aligned with the company’s mission and objectives, and knows that every single experience someone has with the company or its products is an opportunity to spark joy and build a deep connection to us and our brand. The Laboratory Supervisor is a driver of this principle: if something doesn’t improve the company’s brand, it does not go out the door.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees.
- Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
- Submit reports on performance and progress.
- Oversee and coach employees, including training new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures.
- Assist in developing and refining SOPs to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with industry regulations.
- Identify risks, suggest mitigation strategies, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and product quality.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe extraction environment. Ensure that all equipment is in consistent, safe operating condition by managing the cleaning and maintenance schedules and upholding facility standards.
- Ensure raw materials, components, and finished products meet quality control specifications before moving to the next stage of production.
- Responsible for completing extraction and post-processing batches from start to finish (weigh and change out biomass, clean machines and components, execute specific machine protocols).
- Maintain accurate production records and data entry in the state track-and-trace system and internal inventory software.
- Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions in a timely and efficient manner with little supervision to minimize production down time.
- Perform basic HR functions including timesheets, scheduling, and personnel management for a small manufacturing team (2-5 technicians).
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, scientific, or laboratory setting.
- 3+ years of management experience in a manufacturing, scientific, or laboratory setting.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve equipment and process issues independently.
- Mechanical, electrical, and/or laboratory experience is a plus.
- Prior cannabis extraction, distillation, or formulation experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to effectively translate company objectives into organized team priorities and schedules.
- Proficiency with record-keeping and inventory management including spreadsheets and state track-and-trace systems.
- Scientific degree or certificate is a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication skills. Experience training or mentoring others preferred, and experience preparing reports preferred.
- Ability to understand regulations and company standards and translate them into written operating procedures.
- Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently so as to comprehend equipment manuals, information regarding hazardous chemicals and all equipment instructions, warning signs and decals.
- Strong ability to learn and teach new computer software platforms.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels, and exposure to mild fumes and dust.
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
