Manufacturing Supervisor

Location: Earth City

Manufacturing Supervisor  Chemical Processing Full-Time  Non-Exempt  St. Louis, MO Processing Facility $/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.

This is a working-supervisor role for someone who wants real technical ownership and a direct hand in developing the people around them.

You'll lead a team of 24 Manufacturing Technicians and report directly to the Manufacturing Manager. Pay starts at $26.00/hour, with a clear, merit-based path up to $31.00/hour as you prove out key competencies and take on greater responsibility. Starting rate is based on your experience level coming in. A Missouri Agent  required, and all candidates must be 21 years of age or older.

Why You'll Love Working Here 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 Hands-on Technical Growth  build deep, full-cycle expertise across hydrocarbon extraction, ethanol extraction, post-processing, and distillation

Employer-Covered Health Coverage 100% of your medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability premium covered by the company

Employee Perks  3040% product discount plus a $25 monthly Swade credit

Room To Grow  advancement opportunities within one of Missouri's fastest-growing, vertically integrated cannabis operations

About the Role 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. You'll be expected to model best practices in safety, compliance, and technical execution while actively developing the technicians you lead.

What You'll DoTeam Leadership & Supervision Directly supervise a team of 24 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 SOPsFoster 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 SOPsSupervise 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

Monitor process parameters across all workflows; intervene immediately when deviations occur and initiate CAPA documentation

Maintenance & Troubleshooting 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; calibration of pressure gauges and temperature sensors; 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…