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Production Manager at a Distillery in New Jersey
Head of Production – Distillery
Position Overview:
Blue Rascal Distillery is seeking a Head of Production to lead our distilling and distillery production operations. The ideal candidate:
Experience working in distilling operations for a minimum of 2 years
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Interested in building on your skills and knowledge to grow with us
Be collaborative, creative, and able to partner with our tasting room staff to create a great experience for customers, including leading distillery tours
Develop and implement innovative production techniques and recipes, with a focus on creativity and excellence.
About Blue Rascal
Blue Rascal Distillery is a craft distillery located in the heart of blueberry country in Hammonton NJ. Open since March 2021, Blue Rascal specializes in blueberry brandy (eau de vie) and speciality liqueurs and spirits. We bring the vibrant flavors of the fruits grown in the local area to your glass.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the production schedule to meet demand while maintaining product quality and consistency.
Maintain and operate our CARL still and other distillation equipment.
Distilling operations including distilling, blending, proofing, cask filling and handling
Bottling operations including rinsing, filling, corking, labeling, packing, and all other assembly needs
Storage operations including cask movement, packaging, and inventory management
Maintain meticulous records for all processes, operations, and compliance purposes using distilling software
Submitting monthly federal, bi-monthly state, and quarterly excise beverage tax documentation
Maintain high standards of quality for production of spirits, liqueurs, casks, and finished goods, including performing routine and ad-hoc quality checks
Contribute to process improvement ideas & implementation
Cleaning of all distillery, bottling, production, and common areas – we take our food beverage production facility cleanliness seriously!
Manage inventory and sourcing of raw materials and supplies.
Maintaining the highest degree of safety with responsibility for yourself and fellow team members
Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Regular and predictable attendance
Qualifications
Demonstrated experience as a distiller, with references
Applicant must be dependable, reliable, professional, and comfortable working in various indoor and outdoor conditions
Beverage alcohol (beer / wine / spirits) industry operations experience.
Strong problem-solving and equipment troubleshooting skills
Prior experience in production or manufacturing operations, and the use of both general and process-specific brewing or distilling tools and equipment
Self-motivated and operates with a sense of urgency!
Great ability to communicate and work well in a team-based highly collaborative environment. Communication is a core competency of this role!
Attention to detail and accuracy, precision, and timeliness, particularly related to production documentation and required distillation paperwork
Open-minded and positive thinker that supports our continuous improvement culture.
A high school diploma or experience in food beverage manufacturing, processing, and packaging.
This role requires the ability to lift 50 lb., standing for extended periods of time, work from heights and in confined spaces, with variable temperatures
Preferred Qualifications
Forklift truck operation
Job Type: Full-Time
– Competitive salary based on experience.
– Health insurance
– Paid time off and holidays.
– Opportunities for professional education, development and growth.
– A collaborative and supportive work environment.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to bluerascaldistillery@gmail.com with the subject line “Head of Production Application – [Your Name].”
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