Warehouse Operations & Production Planning Manager

Java City•Sacramento, CA

1d•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Java City Coffee is hiring an experienced, hands-on manager to build and lead a world-class warehouse operation. The role combines production planning and scheduling with manufacturing operations, employee development, quality, inventory control, and continuous improvement. The manager will translate customer demand into achievable production plans and ensure those plans are executed across coffee roasting, grinding, packaging, and related operations. They will coordinate materials, equipment, staffing, and workflow; maintain quality, food safety, and inventory accuracy; and develop scalable processes to support company growth.

Requirements

Experience managing warehouse operations, shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
Strong knowledge of ERP and inventory management systems.
Experience leading teams and implementing operational improvements.
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on leadership style and strong personal accountability.
Understanding of food safety, lot traceability, and inventory accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Background in food manufacturing, beverage production, or consumer packaged goods.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage daily, weekly, and longer-term production schedules.
Translate customer orders, sales forecasts, and inventory requirements into achievable production plans.
Coordinate the availability of green coffee, packaging, ingredients, equipment, and labor.
Balance production capacity with customer demand and reduce last-minute schedule changes, downtime, and unnecessary overtime.
Establish clear communication between sales, purchasing, production, and shipping.
Oversee daily coffee roasting, grinding, packaging, and related manufacturing operations.
Ensure production orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
Manage staffing, equipment utilization, and production workflow.
Monitor productivity, manufacturing costs, waste, and yields; identify bottlenecks and implement practical solutions.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment readiness.
Lead, coach, and develop production employees; establish clear expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards.
Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement; develop standardized operating procedures and employee training programs.
Work with quality assurance to maintain product standards and ensure compliance with applicable food safety, sanitation, and manufacturing requirements.
Maintain accurate production records, lot traceability, and material usage.
Maintain accurate inventory of green coffee, roasted coffee, packaging, ingredients, and finished goods.
Implement cycle counts and inventory reconciliation procedures; reduce discrepancies, waste, and product losses.
Manage inventory movement and transactions in the ERP system; maintain FIFO/FEFO rotation and lot traceability.
Use the ERP system to manage production orders, material requirements, and manufacturing data.
Establish production-efficiency and schedule-attainment KPIs, improve workflows, reduce waste, increase capacity, and create scalable production systems.