Lead Kitchen Agent

About the role

The Lead Kitchen Agent (also referred to as Lead Edibles Agent) oversees daily edible production and packaging operations on the first‑shift team. You will create a safe, high‑performing workplace that guarantees product quality, maintains appropriate inventory, and complies with GFSI and GMP standards.

Key responsibilities

• Participate actively in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and provide regular coaching or corrective actions.
• Supervise kitchen and packaging agents, delivering motivation, training, and professional development.
• Enforce strict adherence to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing formulas.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment at all times.
• Ensure quality objectives are met through consistent GMP compliance, sanitation audits, and food‑safety practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in food or edible production environments.
• Strong knowledge of GFSI and GMP standards.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop production staff.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary workplace.
• Attention to detail in following SOPs and manufacturing formulas.

Required skills

• GFSI standards implementation
• GMP compliance
• Conducting sanitation audits
• Food safety procedures
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) management
• Understanding of manufacturing formulas