Production/Quality Supervisor

Manufacturing Supervisor — Chemical Processing Full-Time
• Non-Exempt
• St. Louis, MO Processing Facility
• $26.00-$31.00/hr with Structured Pay Progression
• Full Benefits Package Lead from the floor, not from behind a desk. As Manufacturing Supervisor — Chemical Processing at Sinse Cannabis, you'll run point on hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, and distillation — working hands‑on alongside your team while owning the schedule, the batch records, and the standard for safety and quality on the floor. You’ll lead a team of 2-4 Manufacturing Technicians and report directly to the Manufacturing Manager. Structured Pay Progression — advance from $26.00/hr at hire up to $31.00/hr based on demonstrated skill and competency, not just tenure Real Supervisory Ownership — you'll assign daily production tasks, review and approve batch records, and directly shape how your team runs Employer-Covered Health Coverage — 100% of your medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability premium covered by the company Room To Grow — advancement opportunities within one of Missouri's fastest-growing, vertically integrated cannabis operations The Manufacturing Supervisor — Chemical Processing leads a small team of manufacturing technicians in the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all chemical processing workflows. This role is hands‑on by design: you'll work the floor alongside your team while providing day‑to‑day direction, ensuring adherence to SOPs and cGMP standards, and serving as the go‑to technical resource for chemical processing operations. What sets this role apart from a Manufacturing Technician III is direct supervisory accountability — ownership of daily production scheduling and task assignment, authority to review and approve batch records, and responsibility for escalating personnel and process issues to the Manufacturing Manager. Team Leadership & Supervision Directly supervise a team of 2-4 Manufacturing Technicians assigned to chemical processing workflows Assign daily tasks and production priorities, ensuring adequate personnel coverage and efficient workflow execution Provide hands‑on technical guidance and real‑time coaching during extraction, post‑processing, and distillation operations Conduct regular performance check‑ins, document observations, and communicate feedback and concerns to the Manufacturing Manager Lead onboarding, training, and qualification of new technicians on chemical processing equipment, safety protocols, and SOPs Foster a team culture grounded in safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement Escalate personnel issues, production blockers, or safety concerns to the Manufacturing Manager promptly and with appropriate documentation Chemical Processing Operations Actively participate in and supervise all chemical processing workflows: hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, and distillation Oversee and execute full‑cycle hydrocarbon extraction including pre‑run preparation, closed‑loop operation, solvent recovery, and post‑run cleanup in strict compliance with safety protocols and internal SOPs Supervise and perform ethanol extraction processes including material loading, solvent chilling, wash cycles, filtration, and solvent recovery Oversee and execute post‑processing operations Execute and supervise distillation runs including equipment cleaning and yield documentation Ensure proper startup, operation, and shutdown of all processing equipment according to established procedures intervene immediately when deviations occur and initiate CAPA documentation Schedule, perform, and oversee routine preventive maintenance across all chemical processing equipment — including inspection and replacement of gaskets, seals, and filters; lubrication of fittings and valves; and cleaning of condensers, coils, and collection vessels Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and process deviations; coordinate with the maintenance team for repairs and document all corrective actions Proactively identify equipment wear or process inefficiencies and escalation to the Manufacturing Manager with recommended solutions Compliance, Documentation & Quality Ensure all chemical processing activities comply with Missouri DCR regulations, cGMP guidelines (21 CFR), NFPA 30 / OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 flammable liquid handling requirements, and internal SOPs Review and approve production batch records, equipment logs, and run data for accuracy and completeness prior to submission flag and investigate unexplained cannabis product losses per MO RSMo 579.068 and DEA 21 CFR 1304 requirements Maintain METRC compliance for all extract and distillate production; Lead or participate in SOP development, review, and revision for chemical processing workflows Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality investigations; ensure the processing area is inspection‑ready at all times Ensure all chemical storage, hand