Director of Production

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• The Director of Production will be responsible for high level management of all co-packing relationships and generation of finished goods for BeatBox Beverages. • This role will oversee a team of Regional Production Managers and Onsite Project Managers responsible for day to day operations relating to production. • This role will have periodic travel to meet with domestic and international partners. Responsible for all aspects of 3rd party manufacturing management for the current #1 fastest growing RTD alcoholic beverage brand in the United States. • Strategic Planning: 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. • Supplier Management: 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. • Inventory Management: 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. • Logistics Management: 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. • Process Improvement: 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. • Project Management: 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. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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. • Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, providing coaching, mentorship, and supporting teammates in pursuit of professional development opportunities.

Requirements

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