Excise Tax Law

Santa Fe Brewing Firm – Operations Supervisor – Brewbound.com Craft Beer Job Itemizing

July 1, 2021
Jason Wilson

Operations Manager, Santa Fe Brewing Company

Job overview:

This is a newly created position that is responsible for both the overall advance planning and the day-to-day functioning of the detailed level of the production facility. This critical position will serve as an information center for all production resources as they are responsible for planning production as well as sourcing and maintaining all raw material inventory from brewery to basement to packaging. By staying in regular contact with sales and logistics, they will manage our schedules and inventory levels to maintain our just-in-time production model and ensure the freshest beer on the market.

The high-level position is best for a detailed, data-driven person who is interested in ensuring the timely flow of production information through the entire organization. This includes not only the planning and material information needed to operate, but also financial and performance reports that help us drive improvements in these aspects of the organization.

About Santa Fe Brewing Company:

We’re New Mexico’s oldest and largest brewery, and we’ve been growing at a rate exceeding this category since 2016, producing 40,000 barrels in 2020. We have cultivated an environment that prioritized personal freedom, responsibility and accountability with a small team of highly skilled players. We really focus on working smarter and like to take on the challenge of meeting new requirements with novel products and solutions.

We are located in beautiful Santa Fe, NM at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Santa Fe is a world-renowned hub for artists, foodies, environmental revolutionaries, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. We have breathtaking views, practically no traffic, four different seasons, over 280 days of sun per year and easy access to fantastic ski and hiking / biking trails in all directions.

Responsibilities:

  • forecast
    • Create and maintain an annual brewing plan
  • Production planning
    • Create and maintain monthly overview plans
    • Create and maintain detailed brewing and packaging plans on a weekly basis
    • Work with sales to coordinate the planning of new or seasonal / limited products
    • Collaborate with production and maintenance to plan PM windows
    • Work with packaging and logistics to meet weekly JIT shipping schedules
  • inventory
    • Maintain stocks of all raw materials for the brewery and packaging departments
  • Purchasing
    • Buy all raw materials for brewery and packaging departments
    • Maintain supplier relationships for all materials
    • If necessary, maintain material purchase contracts
  • reporting
    • Create and maintain monthly production performance and departmental financial reports
    • Participation in the annual budgeting process and regular monitoring of production-related costs / expenses
  • Attention
    • Preparation and submission of all monthly federal and state production reports as well as excise tax declarations

Qualifications, skills and competencies:

  • 3+ years manufacturing / production experience required, preferably with a food / beverage company
  • 1+ years of management or proven leadership experience required
  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or management is preferred
  • Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and written / oral communication skills required
  • Strong MS Office skills required. ERP and MRP experience and / or other forecasting / planning software systems are highly preferred.
  • Understanding of manufacturing process flow, inventory control, and lean manufacturing principles required
  • Understand general finance, budgeting, and planning processes required
  • Detailed yet strategic, careful about data accuracy, but with a “big picture” mentality
  • Desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment is required
  • Self-directed and able to work independently but with a collaborative mentality.
  • At least 21 years old required. Interest in brewing desirable.

Job details:

  • Department: Production
  • Reported to: Brewmaster
  • FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
  • Direct reports: 0
    • The HR reporting structure for this position is not set in stone as there may be some management needs or opportunities depending on your staffing mix and experience.
  • Remuneration: not known, dependent on experience
  • Pros: Competitive Health Care, PTO, and 401k plans

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to bert@santafebrewing.com

Website link: https://santafebrewing.com/jobs/operations-manager-santa-fe-brewing-co-brewhouse/