Processing Lab Supervisor

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the Post Processing team through clear communication, planning, coaching, and performance management
• Own daily, weekly, and monthly production reporting, including actual vs. expected output, variance explanations, attendance tracking, and all required paperwork
• Prepare for efficient production by reviewing schedules, clarifying specifications, calculating batch requirements, and assembling materials for extractions, distillation, and formulations
• Coordinate team schedules across overlapping shifts, accounting for PTO and call-offs to maintain production continuity
• Train and onboard Post Processing staff while maintaining accurate training and compliance documentation
• Operate and oversee extraction, purification, and processing activities, including ethanol extraction in a C1D2 environment and refinement of crude oil into finished products
• Execute purification processes such as winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, decarboxylation, and distillation
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment including extractors, heaters, chillers, vacuum pumps, centrifuges, balances, and distillation units
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment in accordance with cGMP standards, SOPs, and safety regulations
• Manage inventory, preventative maintenance records, requisitions, and WIP cycle counts within MJ Freeway
• Maintain accurate records, data logs, MSDS documentation, and ensure proper storage and disposal of materials and waste in compliance with state regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
• 2+ years of hands-on leadership experience, with a track record of coaching teams
• Experience in scientific and technical documentation, including SOPs, training materials, and process documentation
• Hands-on knowledge of ethanol extraction, winterization, filtration, rotary evaporation, distillation, and product formulation
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards, with hands-on experience safely handling, storing, and disposing of chemicals and hazardous materials in an extraction lab environment

Benefits & Perks

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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