Kitchen Manger - MPX (Pleasantville) at iAnthus Capital – Pleasantville, New Jersey

Who We Are

iAnthus is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change people’s lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) – but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry.

Who You Are:
You have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!

Professional Competencies:

• Positive attitude
• Exceptional attention to detail and organized
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skillset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact

What we are looking for:
We are looking for a hands-on, execution-focused leader to oversee end-to-end infused gummy production, including cooking, depositing, demolding, packaging, and labeling. This role will own daily operations and play a key role in any capital expansion or facility enhancement initiatives. You will lead a high-efficiency program producing 1,000+ kg of cooked mass and 150,000+ gummy units per month, while supporting R&D, SOP development, and team growth. This role reports to the VP, Operations.

What you’ll be doing…
Edibles Production Execution

• Oversee daily operations from cooking through final labeling to hit output targets.
• Lead scheduling and production of multiple SKUs across cooking, depositing, demolding, packaging, and labeling.
• Track throughput, yields, batch compliance, and labor utilization across the full production flow.
• Ensure team coordination and discipline across changeovers, sanitation, and mold handling.

Protocol and Compliance Oversight

• Enforce GMP, food safety, and QA/QC standards across all stages of gummy production.
• Ensure accurate, audit-ready batch records, dosing logs, and inventory usage.
• Partner with QA and Inventory to maintain traceability and labeling compliance.

Capital Project & Transition Execution

• Play a key leadership role in capital expansion efforts, including layout feedback, equipment commissioning, and SOP readiness.
• Train the team and maintain consistent execution through transitions or upgrades.
• Minimize downtime and protect output and quality during investment-related changes.

R&D and Product Commercialization

• Partner with Commercialization team to test and scale new SKUs across flavor, form, and cannabinoid profile.
• Run pilot batches and translate formulation intent into efficient, repeatable production processes.
• Support rapid SKU changes and innovation while protecting batch quality.

Team Development and Ownership Culture

• • Build and lead a cross-functional production team across kitchen and packaging.
  • Reinforce accountability, GMP discipline, and strong communication at every production stage.
  • Develop shift leads and floor operators aligned to high-growth performance expectations.

How we will measure success…

• Objective 1: Hit production output targets
  • Produce at least 1,000 kg of cooked mass and 150,000 gummies per month
  • Package and distribute 10,000+ edibles finished good units per month
• Objective 2: Support R&D and product commercialization efforts
  • Launch new SKUs on time ≥90% of the time.
  • Ensure 100% of new SKUs have documented SOPs before full-scale production.
• Objective 3: Strengthen operational discipline and team performance
  • Maintain full traceability and QA documentation for all SKUs.
  • Build and coach a team aligned to output, accountability, and continuous

Professional Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing, commercial kitchens, or cannabis edibles production
• Proven track record managing high-throughput, multi-SKU production environments
• Hands-on experience with batch cooking, depositing equipment, and mold handling workflows
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety standards, and traceability protocols
• Ability to interpret and maintain batch records, SOPs, and QA documentation
• Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional workflows (e.g., kitchen + packaging)
• Comfortable working in hot, cold, or high-humidity environments and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary, food science, or manufacturing degree preferred

The expected salary range for this position is between $75,000-$85,000