Director of Production

Summary

Join BeatBox Beverages as their Director of Production and lead the high-level management of all co-packing relationships and finished goods generation. You will oversee a team of Regional and Onsite Project Managers, managing day-to-day production operations. This role involves strategic planning, supplier management, inventory control, logistics optimization, process improvement, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. You will build and lead a high-performing team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities. The position requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and specific company software. Occasional domestic and international travel is required.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and adopt company software applications such as Asana, Microsoft Dynamics: Business Central ERP and Slack

Responsibilities

• Develop and delegate to Regional Managers - in collaboration with the Director of Planning & Procurement - short term and long term manufacturing plans taking into consideration landed COGS, 3rd party constraints and DOH Inventory
• Manage senior level relationships with co-packing partners to ensure quality, alignment to production plans, and reliability of supply
• Negotiate contracts, service agreements and manage high level escalations as needed
• Oversee finished goods inventory levels - in collaboration with the Director of Fulfillment - to strike a balance between meeting customer demand and minimizing carrying costs
• Implement inventory control measures, monitor relevant KPIs and act as primary point of contact for related ERP projects
• Collaborate with transportation, warehousing, and distribution departments to optimize efficiency and minimize costs
• Evaluate and assist in selection of third-party logistics partners when necessary
• Continuously identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction within the supply chain
• Implement best practices and automation to enhance efficiency
• Monitor and develop KPIs to monitor successes or areas for concern with 3rd parties and team performance
• Manage high level and monitor Production Team projects utilizing Asana to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks
• Delegate and direct Production Team on priority of projects and facilitate periodic team calls to review pace to planned timelines
• Collaborate with other departments, including fulfillment, logistics, and finance, to ensure smooth coordination of activities across the supply chain
• Review end of month reporting relating to production
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, providing coaching, mentorship, and supporting teammates in pursuit of professional development opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a management level or above
• CPG & alcohol manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000-120,000 + bonus
• Professional development opportunities