Cannabis Edibles Kitchen Supervisor

The Kitchen Supervisor will oversee all kitchen manufacturing processes focused on the efficient production of all edibles product lines by effectively managing operations with a team of Kitchen Assistants and Associates.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist with hiring, supervision and direction of Kitchen staff

• Manufacture quality products, strictly following company SOPs

• Ensure accurate and proper incorporation of extracts into products

Execute and supervise implementation of all product specification documents, recipes, and formulas

• Supervise workflow policies that enhance speed and efficiency without compromising safety or product integrity

• Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations

• Audit inventory regularly to ensure full compliance

• Assist with integration of new equipment for production scaling

• Build an engaged team through motivation, transparency, support, and guidance

• Manage day-to-day operation of production area and team including staffing and capacity planning

• Provide planning and forecasting documentation to help determine necessary resources

• Foster a workplace that upholds Holistic Industries' aim to be the Best Place to Work, Shop, and Invest in Cannabis

• Other duties as assigned, or any reasonable request from any member of management

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General

• Regulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain state marijuana work credentials

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; post-secondary education is preferred

• Experience infusing and emulsifying foods and other products required, working with cannabis oil infusion preferred

• Food manufacturing or food chemistry experience or training

• At least 3 years of experience in commercial food production from bench to scale up is preferred

• At least 3 years of experience creating confections and pastries is preferred

• At least 1 year of management experience within commercial kitchen or food production environment is strongly preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Familiarity with all applicable federal and state regulations

• Understanding of and adherence to FDA regulations

• Understanding of and adherence to OSHA guidelines for workplace safety and hazardous chemicals

• Ability to use standard office equipment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proven track record of successfully training employees in productivity and safety

• Excellent project management skills

• Detail oriented with an eye on process improvement and optimization

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high-stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires

• ServSafe Certification

• Ability to work a varying schedule including nights, weekends, and overtime as necessary

• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills both verbally and in writing

• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-on-one basis as well as a group

• Strong work ethic and sound judgment

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Warehouse environment with artificial lighting and ventilation

• Potential for mold exposure.

• Potential for allergic reaction to or hypersensitivity to the marijuana plants

• Carbon dioxide (CO2) may be encountered. CO2 can displace oxygen at high concentrations. CO2 exposure can cause symptoms such as headache, dizziness, rapid breathing, and increased heart rate; in extreme cases, unconsciousness and death can result.

• The warehouse is properly ventilated, however, marijuana cultivation produces ozone from the chemical reaction of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, such as terpenes that are given off from the marijuana plant. Terpenes and nitric oxides can be associated with eye, skin and mucous irritation. In some people, ozone can cause decreased lung function and/or exacerbate pre-existing health effects, especially in workers with asthma or other respiratory complications. PPE in the form of respiratory protection may be recommended in certain parts of the warehouse.

Other potential environmental hazards:

• Corrosive chemicals

• Flammable/Combustible Liquids

• Electricity

• Wet Walking/Working Surfaces

• Working at Heights

• Noise

• Emergencies

• Machines and Hand Tools

• Confined Spaces

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, lifting, walking, standing, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: VERY LABOR INTENSIVE. Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 75 pounds (125 pounds with assistance), may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching. Moderate to loud exposure to noise.

Acknowledgment

This job description describes the essential functions and basic skills and knowledge required for an employee to successfully perform the position, and the employee hereby certifies that they are capable of performing the essential functions listed here, with or without accommodation. Holistic Industries ("Company") reserves the right to modify this job description at any time. The employee understands and acknowledges that all employees of the Company are employed on an at-will basis, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the work relationship at any time, for any reason, and without notice. The employee further understands and acknowledges that this job description does not constitute an employment contract, nor does it guarantee the employee any future employment with the Company. Only the Chief Executive Officer has the authority to enter into any employment contract or other written employment agreement with an employee.