Post Harvest Supervisor

Position: Post Harvest Supervisor Address: 12171 Omniplex Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45240 Company Info: King City Gardens (KCG) is a rapidly growing, locally owned and veteran-owned cannabis company founded in 2023. As the only Level 1 cultivator in the region, we serve both the medical and recreational cannabis markets, with more than 50,000 square feet currently under canopy and plans to keep expanding. We also have three dispensaries under The Garden brand in Sycamore Township, Camp Washington, and Colerain! If that wasn't exciting enough, we recently partnered with Jeeter to manufacture the #1 pre-roll in the world! KCG is the place to grow, make an impact, and help shape the future of the cannabis industry! Job Description: Our Post Harvest Supervisor plays a key leadership role in King City Gardens' production process, overseeing the team responsible for moving our products from harvest to finished goods. This position leads daily post-harvest operations, including drying, curing, trimming, handling, and packaging, while ensuring quality, efficiency, compliance, and accurate product tracking throughout the process. The Post Harvest Supervisor is responsible for developing and supporting the Post-Harvest team, maintaining production standards, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring our highest-quality products are properly processed and prepared for distribution to dispensaries. Responsibilities: Oversee daily post-harvest operations, including harvest intake, drying, curing, trimming, handling, and packagingLead and support Dry Room Leads, Dry Room Technicians, Packaging Specialists, and other assigned Post-Harvest team membersSet and communicate daily and weekly production goals based on operational needsMonitor workflow, staffing, productivity, and product quality to ensure production targets are metCoordinate harvest handoffs with the Cultivation team and verify batch and METRC information at intakeMonitor and document temperature, humidity, airflow, and other environmental conditions within drying and curing areasEnsure finished products are accurately weighed, packaged, labeled, sealed, and prepared for transferMaintain accurate METRC tracking throughout post-harvest operations, including package creation, waste documentation, transfers, and manifestsCreate and manage team schedules based on production volume and business needsConduct onboarding, training, coaching, and ongoing development for Post-Harvest employeesFacilitate daily production communication, shift handoffs, and coordination between departmentsAddress employee performance concerns and partner with HR when additional documentation or corrective action is neededMaintain compliance with DCC regulations, company SOPs, and all applicable cannabis regulationsMaintain accurate departmental records and documentation for internal audits and regulatory inspectionsConduct quality checks throughout the post-harvest process and address quality concerns as they ariseMaintain sanitation, PPE, biosecurity, and workplace safety standards throughout all Post-Harvest areasEnsure scales and other measurement equipment are properly maintained and calibration records are completedIdentify production, quality, or compliance issues and communicate concerns to the appropriate leadership teamAssist with other operational and cross-departmental needs as assigned Requirements Required Skills Strong leadership, communication, and team-management skillsAbility to organize and prioritize multiple production needs in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to product qualityAbility to train, coach, and hold team members accountable to established expectationsStrong documentation and record keeping skillsAbility to identify production or quality issues and take appropriate corrective actionComfortable working with production tracking systems and standard computer applications Required Experience Minimum 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in cannabis, pharmaceutical, food production, manufacturing, or another regulated production environmentExperience overseeing production workflows, employees, schedules, and performanceExperience working within established SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements Preferred Skills Knowledge of METRC seed-to-sale trackingKnowledge of Ohio cannabis regulations and compliance requirementsUnderstanding of cannabis drying, curing, trimming, packaging, and quality standardsFamiliarity with ActionPac, automated packaging equipment, or similar production equipmentBilingual English/Spanish communication skills Preferred Experience Previous leadership experience within a licensed cannabis cultivation or manufacturing facilityExperience overseeing post-harvest, dry room, trimming, or cannabis packaging operationsExperience with cannabis packaging, labeling, weight, and product-tracking requirementsAssociate's degree or vocational certification in agriculture, horticulture, food science, or a related field Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the facility for extended periodsAbility to lift and carry up to 50 poundsAbility to work in controlled environments with varying temperature and humidity levelsComfortable working around cannabis plant material, dust, and odorsAbility to wear required PPE, including gloves, masks, hairnets, and other protective equipmentAbility to work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs Division Of Cannabis Control Requirements Must be 21+, pass a background check, and obtain and maintain a DCC employee badgeAbility to meet background screening requirements consistent with Ohio cannabis industry standards Benefits Full-time associates are eligible for health, vision, and dental plans after 30 days