Senior Operations Manager

Groundworks Services is home to a collection of brands that seek to provide knowledgeable and artful experiences that set new standards for the production, packaging, and distribution of high-quality consumer goods in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. We are looking for folks who are operationally driven, financially minded, and passionate about building efficient, scalable production systems that support a growing business.We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Operations Manager to lead our workshop (kitchen), packaging, and beverage production departments. This role is focused on operational leadership, prioritization, and business performance, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and profitably across all assigned areas.This leader will be responsible for setting priorities, making operational decisions, allocating resources, and driving throughput and efficiency across departments.Experience in commercial food production, beverage manufacturing, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments is required. Strong knowledge of HACCP, CCP, GMP, sanitation systems, and food safety compliance is essential. Cannabis industry experience is helpful but not required.What You'll DoLead operational priorities across workshop (kitchen), packaging, and beverage production departmentsMake daily and weekly decisions that optimize throughput, efficiency, and profitabilityEnsure production scheduling aligns with demand, capacity, and business prioritiesPartner with department leads to remove bottlenecks and improve cross-functional flowOwn operational performance across assigned areas, including output, cost control, and labor efficiency Ensure compliance with HACCP, CCP, GMP, and all applicable food safety and sanitation standardsMaintain audit readiness and enforce consistent adherence to SOPs and quality systemsOversee production consistency and product quality standards across all departmentsIdentify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management through operational insightCoordinate with procurement, inventory, and leadership teams to ensure material availability and production continuity Develop and mentor production supervisors and leads, driving accountability and performance expectationsProvide regular reporting on production performance, issues, and improvement initiatives to leadershipBuild structure and clarity in decision-making across production operationsWhat You Bring7+ years of leadership experience in commercial food production, beverage manufacturing, or regulated manufacturing operationsStrong working knowledge of HACCP, CCP, GMP, sanitation, and food safety systemsProven experience managing multi-department production environmentsDemonstrated ability to make operational decisions that impact cost, efficiency, and profitability Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive accountability without direct hands-on executionExperience improving production systems, workflows, and operational scalabilityStrong communication and organizational skills in fast-paced environmentsExperience in regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred Cannabis industry experience is helpful but not required Bachelor's degree in Operations, Food Science, Business, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)Work Schedule & AvailabilityThis role is primarily scheduled during standard business hours; however, occasional evening, weekend, or off-hours support may be required based on production needs, operational issues, or business priorities across departments.RequirementsMust be at least 21 years of ageValid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities if neededPrimary work location is Portland metro area with occasional local travelAbility to obtain OLCC Marijuana Worker PermitPhysical RequirementsAbility to work in a manufacturing or production facility environmentAbility to sit, stand, and move between departments as neededAbility to participate in in-person operational meetings and floor walkthroughsAbility to remain focused in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptionsWhy Join Us?Opportunity to own and shape production operations across multiple departments High-impact leadership role directly tied to efficiency, output, and profitabilityAbility to build structure, improve systems, and scale operationsCollaborative leadership environment focused on execution and accountabilityStrong benefits package including partially employer-sponsored Medical/Vision, voluntary Dental, company-paid Life Insurance, PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and employee discountsEEO StatementGroundworks Services is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.For accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR@gw-ind.com or 971-254-4290.Salary: $90000 - $120000 per year