Assistant Production Manager for MATR Foods 

Sustainable food start-up in Nordhavn ready to start commercial scaling 

MATR Foods is a 2-year-old start-up on a mission to radically change the environmental impact of how we eat. We develop cutting-edge microbial solutions that allow us to transform local organic ingredients into delicious and nutritious food that is better for humans and the planet. We have launched our first line of products in branded partnerships with Gasoline Grill and Sticks'n’Sushi as well as in canteens and restaurants. We are now looking to start our production and commercial scaling and build a solid strategy for international expansion. 

The Role:  

The Assistant Production Manager will be responsible for supporting the Production Manager in the daily tasks of food production. The Assistant Production Manager will be responsible for the evening production shift from 14:00 to 22:00 on Mondays to Fridays, where they will play a hands-on role in the production. The Assistant Production Manager will have to adhere to and update Standard Operating Procedures, quality control parameters, food safety, and cleaning protocol. You will also be in charge of inventory management, ordering, production planning, labeling, yield control, fermentation controls, batch testing, and production flow optimization. There will be additional tasks when testing machinery, new processes, or ingredients. The Assistant Production Manager will be involved in the daily production and cleaning duties associated with the production of Matr.  

Assistant Production Manager - Reporting directly to the Production Manager MATR Foods. You will be expected to independently lead a team of up to 10 production staff 

The first month will be shadowing the Production Manager from 9:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday in the month of August to learn all aspects of the business. September will transition to the evening schedule. 

As main tasks, you will: 

• Manage the daily production of Matr along with a staff of 10 production assistants.  

• Ensure daily cleaning of production space, equipment, and materials as well as all aspects of food safety. 

• Assist the Production Manager in daily tasks such as production planning, ordering, and inventory management. 

• Improve the workflow of the production. 

The job is for you if ...  

• You are structured, and organized and can plan production to meet changing sales forecasts 

• You have experience in kitchens/food production and want to learn more about industrial food manufacturing 

• Feel comfortable and confident to lead and motivate a team during an evening shift.  

• You are able to maintain high cleaning and food safety standards to ensure consistency and quality 

• You have an interest in the scaling of fermentation and food technology

• You are naturally curious about fermentation and food 

Why you want to work with us: 

• No idea is a bad idea. We’ll happily encourage a partnership or collaboration if you have an idea or know anyone.  

• Autonomy – working in a small start you will have a great opportunity to do independent and impactful work. 

• You’ll be working out of our HQ, kitchen, and production facility in an area that has developed into an incubation hub for innovative food and beverage startups in Nordhavn. 

• We are a dynamic group of 15-20 people with more than 10 nationalities between us – and we don’t mind a good Friday drink now and again. 

Working at MATR you will be part of developing the future of food through fungi fermentation. You will be a part of what we consider to be one of the most passionate and ambitious teams in the industry. To learn more, just visit our website and connect with us on Instagram @matrfds  

MATR Foods is located in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. 

The application deadline is 30. July 2023. We do however review applications on an ongoing basis, so do not wait to apply. 

At MATR we celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.