Materials Supervisor - MA

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure daily verification of the Strain in Stock schedule to ensure production readiness and proactively communicate any risks or material shortages that could disrupt production.
• Manage the flow of cannabis and non-cannabis materials between the warehouse and production pods, ensuring accurate, timely delivery with proper labeling and documentation.
• Verify material quantities and weights before and after production batches to ensure consistency with production requirements.
• Track production material consumption and waste, documenting any deviations and investigating discrepancies.
• Ensure system Bill of Materials (BOMs) are accurate and cross-checked against master files, addressing discrepancies with production and inventory teams.
• Maintain KPIs and provide regular reports on material consumption and inventory.
• Collaborate with production teams to conduct root cause analysis on variances, using system tracking tools to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile materials post-production, ensuring proper documentation and addressing any differences between physical inventory and system records.
• Lead and train a team of material coordinators, ensuring adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and efficient material movement.
• Foster collaboration between warehouse and production teams to maintain an organized storage environment.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and monitor inventory levels to maintain accurate records of all material movements.
• Ensure production materials are prepared and available at least one week in advance of scheduled production to avoid delays.
• Track and report material waste, analyzing patterns to recommend strategies for reducing waste and improving material efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies regarding cannabis and non-cannabis material tracking, storage, and reporting.
• Report on material accuracy, inventory status, and waste to management.
• Oversee and manage all warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and securing goods.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of material handling, inventory management, and waste tracking, particularly within the cannabis industry.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for material tracking and reporting.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage a team and coordinate with various departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve material usage variances and system discrepancies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ensure materials are ready well in advance of production schedules.
• Knowledge of cannabis industry regulations is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory control or a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)

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