Kitchen Manager - cGMP presso Grön Confections

The Grön Kitchen Manager oversees all daily operations of the production facility, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, internal SOPs, and all applicable regulations. This role manages labor, materials, and workflows to achieve high standards of productivity, quality, and safety while maintaining accurate documentation and recordkeeping. The Kitchen Manager develops and enforces standardized procedures to support efficient production, regulatory compliance, and information flow, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve systems, processes, and overall operational performance. 

In this role you will: 

• Daily Operations: Oversee and assist in all daily production activities, including planning, workflow assignment, and scheduling. 
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to current cGMP standards, regulatory compliance, and production quality. 
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate real-time utilization of resources across departments while maintaining clear communication to minimize operational conflicts. 
• Interdepartmental Coordination: Maintain communication with central operations management to ensure smooth coordination between production, fulfillment, sales, marketing, and accounting. 
• Leadership Reporting: Keep leadership informed of significant issues, propose corrective actions, and escalate critical matters as needed. 
• Contingency Management: Implement contingency plans during system disruptions, troubleshoot issues, and provide input for process improvement initiatives. 
• Root Cause Analysis: Participate in root cause analyses to prevent recurrence of operational or compliance issues. 
• Support Hiring: With support from Director of Ops, hire, train, and manage production, staff, including supervisory roles 
• Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations, address employee performance issues, and implement improvement plans. 
• Culture & Morale: Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, efficiency, and high morale. 
• Compensation & Career Decisions: Recommend salary adjustments, transfers, promotions, or dismissals as appropriate. 
• Inventory Oversight: Lead inventory management of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to maintain adequate levels based on production goals and sales projections. 
• Production Planning Support: Support production planning to ensure resources are aligned with expected output and business needs. 
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality assurance processes, identify product issues, and implement solutions in accordance with cGMP standards. 
• Policy Implementation: Implement and maintain updated policies and procedures related to production and compliance and cGMO standards. 
• Other Duties: Execute other duties as required to support business operations and production objectives. 

You will be a great fit if:

• You have at least 2 years' experience working in a kitchen or manufacturing environment, and are familiar with cGMP standards 
• You perform kitchen tasks safely, including lifting 25–50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working in refrigerated environments. 
• You have experience managing kitchen operations and leading teams effectively. 
• You foster a positive work environment, build consensus, and motivate teams to achieve high productivity and morale. 
• You understand and comply with industry regulations, including METRC, testing requirements, and all related documentation. 
• You train, mentor, and set clear expectations for staff to ensure consistent performance and adherence to standards. 
• You are highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and personnel responsibilities efficiently. 
• You maintain strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate production logs, compliance paperwork, and product tracking. 
• You communicate clearly with senior management, compliance teams, and external vendors. 
• You use relevant software tools confidently for compliance tracking and inventory management. 
• You adhere to workplace safety standards and HR procedures, maintaining regulatory compliance at all times. 
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing production, compliance, and team needs while adapting to changing priorities. 
• You demonstrate integrity and respect in all interactions, fostering a positive and supportive work environment 
• You strive for the highest standards in every aspect of your role. 
• You can adapt to and drive change with enthusiasm. 

Interview Process:  

At Grön, we go through the same interview steps for all Kitchen Manager candidates to ensure equity in our hiring process. Our process is designed to learn as much about each candidate as possible, as well as give candidates access to our team and hear what it's like to work with us.  

1. Call with Recruiter 
2. Call with Director New Markets  
3. Call with VP, Operations  

Benefits & Compensation: 

This position has a salary of $65,000 

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance  
• 401k Program 
• PTO  
• 10 Paid holidays  
• Parental leave 
• Commuter Benefits