Production Manager, Roastery
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead end-to-end operations within our coffee roastery. This role oversees roasting, packaging, inventory management, quality assurance, food safety compliance, and production staff to ensure consistent product excellence and on-time fulfillment for wholesale and retail partners. You will drive operational efficiency, cost control, and quality standards while collaborating closely with senior leadership and corporate teams to support product launches and company growth. Key responsibilities include planning and forecasting production, maintaining roast profile integrity through cupping and sensory evaluation, managing green and finished goods inventory, supervising and developing production staff, and ensuring OSHA and food safety compliance. This role also oversees equipment maintenance, delivery logistics, vendor and wholesale account relationships, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful rollouts and timely product distribution. A hands-on leadership approach and commitment to safety, organization, and continuous improvement are essential.
Requirements
- 3+ years of coffee roasting or food production management experience
- Strong knowledge of roast profiling and inventory systems
- Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to work in both manufacturing and retail environments
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Cropster
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end operations within our coffee roastery
- Oversee roasting, packaging, inventory management, quality assurance, food safety compliance, and production staff
- Ensure consistent product excellence and on-time fulfillment for wholesale and retail partners
- Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and quality standards
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and corporate teams to support product launches and company growth
- Planning and forecasting production
- Maintaining roast profile integrity through cupping and sensory evaluation
- Managing green and finished goods inventory
- Supervising and developing production staff
- Ensuring OSHA and food safety compliance
- Oversee equipment maintenance, delivery logistics, vendor and wholesale account relationships
- Cross-functional coordination to ensure successful rollouts and timely product distribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
