Edibles Supervisor
Our Story:
Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.
Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.
Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.
If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.
Overview:
The Edibles Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily edible production operations, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring strict compliance with food safety, quality, and cannabis regulatory standards. This role provides hands-on leadership within the edibles kitchen, ensuring products are produced safely, consistently, and efficiently while meeting company quality and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in food manufacturing, culinary production, and cannabis-infused products, with proven experience leading teams in a regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily production of cannabis-infused edibles, ensuring adherence to approved recipes, formulations, and production schedules.
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff; provide coaching and corrective action as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state cannabis regulations, food safety laws, and internal quality standards.
- Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP principles, and sanitation protocols throughout the kitchen.
- Oversee quality control processes, including batch checks, potency consistency, labeling accuracy, and product safety.
- Monitor kitchen equipment performance, cleanliness, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain accurate production documentation, including batch records, inventory usage, waste logs, and traceability requirements.
- Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs and safety procedures.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Compliance, Inventory, and Production leadership to ensure efficient workflows.
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
- Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective action plans as required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, additional education in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in food production or manufacturing; cannabis edibles experience strongly preferred.
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a kitchen or production environment required.
- Experience working in a GMP-certified or highly regulated production environment preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, GMP, and HACCP principles.
- Understanding of cannabis processing, infusion methods, and compliance requirements.
- Proven leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and safety.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain all state-required cannabis licenses/badging, including passing a background check.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment:
- Must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking for long durations.
- Must have the ability to push, pull, or lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
- May require daily use of provided PPE.
Maryland Pay Range
$60,000 - $60,000 USD
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
- Medical Insurance, which includes a 100% company paid option for employees*
- Dental Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees*
- Vision Insurance, which includes a 100% paid option for employees *
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
- Company paid Life Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral program
- Commuter benefits*
- Product discounts
- Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)
*For full-time positions only
We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.
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