Production Manager

NOTE: MUST HAVE PRIOR BREWERY/BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE! PLEASE DO NOT APPLY WITHOUT THAT.

This position is a full‑time, facility operations‑based role that reports to the CEO. The Production & QA Manager is responsible for all the day‑to‑day operations of the production facility. This includes managing the brewing and packaging schedules, communicating with contract customers and other vendors. This role will oversee, manage & act as the point of contact for all personnel working in the production facility.

This would include brewers, cellarmen, warehousing, packaging, and maintenance. The Production Manager is on the top of the chain for all things manufacturing. The Production Manager should be able to work independently as well as part of a greater team and be a great leader, as well as being responsible for working with and training staff in production duties.

• Responsible for hiring and letting go of staff as needed based on performance, safety, and other critical areas
• Will manage labor force healthy enough to get all the work done that needs to be done, while being mindful of the company’s P&L as to minimize unnecessary labor spend
• Will meet with each employee who works under them on a month basis for team building as well as individual growth and performance improvement
• Is responsible for setting each employee’s working schedule including start times, end times, potential mandatory overtime, etc as well as making sure all employees are taking state required breaks and clocking them on their digital time sheets for required 30‑minute lunch breaks for any shift over 5 hours long
• Responsible for editing time sheets and fixing mixed punches etc in ADP or current payroll software.
• Quality Assurance
• Lead all QA tasks which includes making sure proper:
• Proper filtration and pasteurization processes are followed
• Proper plating and time in incubation
• Proper sanitization
• Inspect and troubleshoot product issues when they arise and try to get to the bottom of issues for learning and prevention of repeats
• Maintain QA equipment PM and supplies as needed
• Potential for off‑site training seminars and classes could be required (White Labs, etc)
• Brewing & Cellar Management
• Production manager will oversee the brewing and cellaring as well as take an active part in brewing and cellaring as a majority of the role outside of management and leadership duties
• Make sure proper storage and inventory of all chemicals, parts, materials, and product
• Train staff on SOPs and safety with all equipment and do monthly reviews on these processed with each staff member
• Maintain proper records for certifications such as Organic, Vegan, Kosher, and Gluten‑Free and perform annual inspections and communications as needed to keep compliance.
• Make sure accurate EKOS for tank representation and transfers
• Communicate all equipment maintenance needs to maintenance
• Warehouse & Inventory Management
• Production manager is responsible for keeping track of brews and planning ahead to avoid going OOS of Local Roots brands as well as being able to stick to co‑packing schedules. This includes heavy work with the warehouse manager to maintain all necessary procurement needs.
• Production manager will oversee the warehouse manager and make sure they are doing their job to the expectations in their job description.
• This will include:
• Ensure shipments are accurate and ready for timely pickup
• Accurate order building, assembly, fulfillment, and freight
• Receiving and shipment of all materials and making sure all are entered and accurate in EKOS)
• Manage brewery shipping & receiving schedule; communicate with freight contacts and wholesalers to coordinate dock appointments
• Accurately enter distributor orders into EKOS, print BOLS, make sure orders are staged and fulfilled in a timely fashion and post invoice once picked up.
• Keep tasting room inventory stocked for both package and draft
• Maintain accurate physical & brewery EKOS inventory of all finished goods, packaging materials, and raw materials, ensuring inventory is rotated FIFO (First In First Out), and properly dated and labeled
• Ensure inventory needed for all brews and cellaring…