Packaging Supervisor

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

The Packaging Supervisor will oversee our organization’s production process operations. This will include, but not be limited to, safe oversight and operation of the production areas of the facility.  This role will ensure the safe and optimized operation of packaging equipment used in processing food safe medical cannabis oils and liquids for ingestion, inhalation, or topical application by registered patients/customers (in applicable states). The ideal candidate will be highly organized and able to ensure that production operations remain smooth, methodical, and efficient.  The role requires the ability to lead employees, organize the workflow in the Production Area, and work with other departments in a professional manner as well as scheduling equipment maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a Safe working environment by performing Safety Audits and Safety Corrective Actions as required. 
• Responsible for the adherence and management of the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the assigned area. 
• Responsible for the scheduling of labor and management of daily adjustments to ensure production requirements are achieved.
• Responsible for hourly/daily auditing of their area of responsibility to ensure the team has all the proper tools necessary to be successful.
• Responsible for mentoring, developing, and providing direction to direct reports
• Supports process and product launches by providing departmental process knowledge and feedback to ensure successful launches.  Manage weekly time and attendance system for timely processing of employee payroll transactions
• Lead and implement LEAN Manufacturing practices.
• Commitment and execution of all operations in an efficient manner that also complies with State Regulations, FDA cGMP’s, OSHA regulations, Ayr Wellness SOP’s, and all applicable processing procedures (Batch records)
• Operational knowledge of all applicable and essential equipment and the ability to oversee and schedule regular maintenance.
• Responsible for ensuring batch records are completed in a timely and accurate to ensure proper process flow of materials.  Audits processes to ensure compliance and accuracy involving all product tracking, product security, and product movement procedures.
• Perform in-process sampling, results analyses, and visual inspections to ensure all product meets or exceeds Ayr Wellness specifications and as per batch record requirements. Such work shall include but not be limited to:
• Responsible for proper inventory control in their assigned areas. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Age: State law requires that applicants be 21 years old to work for a cultivation center
• Proven work experience as Production Supervisor or similar role
• LEAN manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years job-relevant experience with demonstratable business results is required.
• Experience in the cannabis industry is preferred but not required.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and make process changes based on that data.
• Excellent computer skills, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic—self-motivated and results-driven
• Excellent problem-solving skills

KPIs

• SAFETY – 0 Recordables
• COMPLIANCE – 0 Compliance Recordables
• PEOPLE – 5% reduction in voluntary turnover
• QUALITY – Good Product to Market
• DELIVERY – 90% Schedule Adherence
• COST – 80 grams/sq ft
• IMPROVEMENTS – Minimum 4 Improvement Projects

Education

High school diploma/GED required.

Experience

1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

Priority Setting - Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.

Relationship Building - Viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning, and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.

Results Oriented - Empowered with the knowledge of their potential this person learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner, open to change, analyzes successes and failures for continuous improvement, experiments and will try anything to find solutions that support an ecosystem of knowledge; enjoys challenge of unfamiliar tasks, quickly grasps the essence and underlying structure of anything.

Functional/Technical Skill - Possesses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment; understands how their job function supports being a force for good    

Direct reports

No direct reports, but leads project teams

Working conditions

• May be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes.
• Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree. Moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Include standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds by themselves and 75+ pounds with a buddy, carrying product totes, pushing carts, moving and making adjustments to process equipment.  Ability to be fitted for and wear protective gear.

Physical requirements

Labor

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.