Production Supervisor

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Our client in the cannabis industry is hiring a Production Supervisor, who will report to the VP of Processing / Production Manager. This role will be responsible for supporting elements of planning and overseeing the processing, packaging, and labeling of all products produced at our client’s facility in Maple Ridge, BC.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Production Manager with the day-to-day organization and management of the Processing workforce
• Acting as the person responsible for production when the Production Manager is unavailable or offsite
• Directing staff to ensure schedules are met, other business objectives are prioritized, changeover times are minimized, shifts are synchronized, production is optimized within the weekly cycle, and documentation is completed accurately
• Maintaining production recording accuracy, scheduling targets (KPI’s) and run times, and planning production quantities
• Hosting shift meetings and ensuring equipment and materials are ready each time work starts
• Monitoring production for on time starts, break times, and shift changes to achieve maximum output
• Liaising with Production Manager to identify production milestones and address production risks
• Developing strategies of continuous improvement to ensure effective and efficient production practices, and maintaining excellent product quality
• Supporting the development and maintenance of the production schedule, resourcing plan, production work hours, drivers, and updates to related records and systems
• Using project management tool Asana to arrange the time of upcoming Processing team activities, the number of units involved, the type of cannabis inputs, and other production information required by other teams to produce and ship product
• Supporting the oversight and management of all elements of the Processing team’s production activities, which may include:
• Hand-dry take down, bucking, and trimming
• The storage of untrimmed and trimmed cannabis prior to processing
• Flower and pre-roll packaging
• Dry sift hash, pressed hash, and bubble hash production
• Bagging and boxing product for wholesale sales and shipping
• Selecting, trialing, and implementing new production equipment and practices
• Supporting product design activities
• Working closely with the Quality Assurance team as needed to ensure that production meets the company’s standards
• Must be available for working evening and weekend shifts and readily available to respond and resolve any production critical issues at all times, including off-hours
• Self-management of hours with a focus on efficient completion of tasks.

Qualifications:

• Education in Production/Operations Management or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading a team in production or manufacturing operations (not limited to cannabis)
• Experience managing a team of 30+ workers with a focus on leadership
• Experience in creating and auditing production reports, and conducting detailed forensic data investigation
• Knowledge of and experience with compliance requirements of cannabis production and processes
• Proven leader with the ability to develop an inclusive culture, and proven experience of managing a growing team
• Fluent in English and strong communicator with the ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• RPIC cannabis security clearance is an asset.