Based in Portland, OR Freeland Spirits is one of the first women owned and operated distilleries in the world. Creating delicious gin and whiskey, our small and nimble team celebrates diversity, excellence and creativity.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Freeland Spirits Director of Operations will oversee production and hold responsibility for product from grain to glass, including sourcing, ordering, inventories, staffing, distillation and all related regulatory responsibilities. They will maintain the facility, manage capital improvements including ROI analysis, and partner with Tasting Room Leadership to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer and staff experience. Depending on experience, marketing and HR projects may be assigned.
The successful candidate is passionate about systems and data, and is perpetually curious about improvement opportunities. A natural self-starter and executor, this person must be hard-working, collaborative, curious, positive, able to both self-teach and teach others, motivated and fits within our collaborative company culture. This position reports to the CEO, but works closely with all Freeland leadership and staff.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads production team
Oversees production processes: inventory, ordering, planning, supply chain, product development and distillation, and hiring
Develop and execute new product development or other initiatives as assigned
Manages facility and fleet
Ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies (e.g. FDA, ODA, TTB, OLCC, OSHA) including federal reporting, state compliance management for 20+states where Freeland is distributed, and local and regional agency reporting
Manages aspects of company HR systems
Sources congruently with Freeland's values and prioritizes sustainability
Seeks, analyzes and implements opportunities for continuous improvement
Supports an atmosphere of teamwork and team culture to foster positive employee relations
Partners with CEO to lead strategic planning and related initiatives, including capital improvements, cost accounting, margin and labor analysis
Partners with CEO on budget development and management
Partners with CEO on landlord and vendor management and communication
Leads IT systems management and analysis
Project manage marketing projects or other company initiatives
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
5+ years of progressive responsibility leading a production team or facility
Proven experience with continuous improvement initiatives
Passion for local, sustainable, and craft food and beverage
Experience with inventory/production planning and management, supply chain management, warehousing and distribution
Experience managing a capital budget process desired
Experience utilized multiple software platforms, including analyzing effectiveness and integrations options
Ability to think and operate nimbly, creatively and frugally in a small business environment
Strong problem solving skills, thorough attention to detail and a drive to take initiative
Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to be collaborative on every level of an organization
Landlord, lease and contract management
Leads packaging innovation and design, and other marketing initiatives as assigned
Weekend and evening work may be required; must have flexible availability
Have reliable transportation for errands, events, and emergencies
Compassionate and kind demeanor with social tact and proven conflict management skills
Time management focus with discerning prioritization
Strong interpersonal negotiation and networking skills
Must be committed to equity for all
Focus on and knowledge of food and environmental safety
Able to lift and move 50 lbs
Must be able to stand and walk for most of the work day
DESIRED SKILLS, ATTITUDE AND ATTRIBUTES:
Prefer 2+ CPG experience, streamlining and innovating operations
Beverage manufacturing experience
Passion for and experience in craft spirits industry
Skilled attention to detail, punctuality, ability to multitask, and public speaking skills that are tailored and committed to company culture and the brand
Self-management skills and a positive work ethic with ability to both follow instructions/procedures and also infer needed tasks independently
Flexible towards ongoing company growth and change
Ability to work both independently and constructively as a cooperative team
Professional, but relaxed service approach
BENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Other benefits include paid vacation and health benefits.
TO APPLY
We are accepting applications until the position is filled. If interested, please submit a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in working at Freeland Spirits, your resume and 3 references to jobs@freelandspirits.com with Director of Operations in the subject line.
Freeland Spirits will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.