Regional Director, Operations - NJ, NY, PA

We’re Grön (pronounced like grew-n, Swedish for green). We craft the most delicious cannabis edibles on the planet. As a leading North American brand, we’re dedicated to high-quality products that cater to our diverse customers. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and community, we create our edibles with care. Founded in her basement, chocolatier and mother Christine Apple started Grön in 2015, and has since grown the company into a team of over 200+ passionate individuals in 8 different markets (and counting). We hold ourselves to the highest standards of quality and professionalism as we serve millions of customers worldwide. Every team member is expected to contribute to our mission with dedication and teamwork, crafting our gummies and chocolates with love for the community. 

At Grön, we operate first by our Mission & Values: we win with dignity and grace, we only deliver excellence, we embrace transformation. We believe all Grön employees should embrace and operate with these values in mind. If you feel like you embody our values, keep reading to find out more about how you could make an impact as a part of our team. 

About The Role

A Regional Director of Operations at Grön leads all operational processes across multiple facilities in our East Coast territories. This includes ensuring accountability at every level, managing budgets, overseeing production and packaging, approving purchasing decisions, and driving innovation to improve systems and results. In this role we are looking for a leader who can see both the big picture and the details—connecting daily operations to Grön’s broader strategy. 

As Regional Director of Operations you will build and mentor high-performing teams, ensure collaboration across departments, and balance the needs of production, sales, and distribution. This position partners closely with senior leadership and acts as a driver of consistency, performance, and culture across regions. This role requires at times up to 50% travel to our facilities in NJ, NY, PA, as well as travel to other territories as needed.  

We will prioritize candidates in North Jersey as the most central to our facilities but are open to candidates based in NJ, NY, & PA. 

In This Role You Will:

• Lead and oversee all operational functions across multiple facilities, starting with NJ, NY,and PA, but subject to change as we expand our offerings. 
• Implement operational strategy, structure, and processes in alignment with company goals 
• Partner with Sales and Distribution to ensure production meets demand and drives retailer sell-through 
• Manage budgets, purchasing approvals, and financial reporting; provide production and performance analysis to the Finance team 
• Hire, train, and develop management-level leaders, creating a strong pipeline of future talent 
• Provide performance updates and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team. 
• Collaborate with senior leaders to develop, communicate, and implement consistent policies, practices, and standards across regions 
• Drive a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement 
• Identify and implement innovations that streamline operations and improve results 
• Create a workplace culture where employees feel motivated, engaged, and aligned with Grön’s objectives 
• Travel regularly (10–15 days/month) between facilities to ensure visibility and alignment 
• Maintain compliance with all state-required permits, licenses, and certifications for assigned regions 

You’ll be a great fit if: 

• You have 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, preferably overseeing multiple facilities. Expansion into new territories is preferred 
• You have a proven success in hiring, developing, and mentoring management-level staff 
• You have strong knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements 
• You have excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills 
• You can analyze complex, sometimes conflicting information and make clear, decisive decisions 
• You have managed multi state units and have the ability to balance the needs of several business units at once  
• You have experience managing budgets, labor standards, production quotas, and profitability goals 
• You hold a commercial mindset with the ability to connect operations strategy to sales results 
• You believe in resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset; able to lead through change 
• You are proficient with various systems such as Microsoft Office Suite or related software, ERP (we use Wherefour), and auditing software like Safety Culture. 
• You boast a track record of building trust, accountability, and engagement across teams 
• 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:

• Call with Recruiter
• Call with Ops Leadership
• Call with West Coast counterpart
• Call with People & Culture Leadership

Benefits & Compensation:

This position has a base salary of $125,000

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance  
• 401k Program 
• Unlimited PTO  
• Parental leave 
• Commuter Benefits 

Grön is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  In accordance with applicable laws and regulations, our company provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, gender, family or parental status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Grön will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage all applicants over the age of 21.  

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