Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive and organized Production Lead to oversee our production operations and ensure the efficient execution of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks. The Production Lead will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, fostering a positive workplace culture, meeting production quotas, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

About Teaspressa:

Teaspressa is a rapidly expanding beverage company dedicated to enhancing your daily drink encounters. Join our team and become an integral part of a dynamic small business making significant strides in the industry. We thrive on excitement of each day, where no two are alike, and where attributes like resilience, innovative thinking, and adaptability are highly valued. If you're eager to expand your knowledge and expertise alongside a spirited team within a startup-inspired atmosphere, we can’t wait to meet you!

Key Responsibilities:

Production Schedule Management:

- Develop and maintain production schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

- Monitor progress towards quarterly and annual production goals.

- Ensure production quotas are met daily.

Day-to-Day Management:

- Manage clock-ins and clock-outs, ensuring accurate attendance records.

- Document timing of tasks to identify areas for efficiency improvement.

- Track and log waste, and monitor ingredient expiration dates to minimize waste.

Culture:

- Foster a culture of celebration, recognizing birthdays and celebrating team wins while coaching on losses.

- Promote inclusiveness and provide ongoing education and training opportunities for all team members.

Scheduling:

- Schedule staff two weeks in advance, managing call-outs and daily task schedules.

- Coordinate training schedules for new employees and provide ongoing training for all crew members.

Budgeting:

- Manage labor, ingredient, and supply budgets to ensure cost-effectiveness.

Compliance:

- Maintain current certifications and prepare for new certifications as needed.

- Conduct daily compliance checks and ensure documentation is complete.

- Manage lot numbering system for all finished goods.

Safety:

- Enforce warehouse safety rules and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.

- Maintain documentation for safety and emergency plans.

- Complete daily safety checklists to ensure a safe working environment.

HR:

- Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching and training to staff.

- Manage payroll submissions accurately and timely.

Production Execution:

- Meet production deadlines, demands, and quotas.

- Maintain par levels and monitor production on the floor.

- Manage quality control throughout the production process and troubleshoot issues as needed.

Product Development Support:

- Collaborate with procurement to obtain necessary ingredients and packaging items for new products.

- Ensure new products are ready for shipment in collaboration with fulfillment teams.

Fulfillment:

- Manage the fulfillment team, overseeing all fulfillment KPIs and goals as outlined in the Fulfillment Lead job description.

Cleaning and Hygiene:

- Ensure adequate stock of cleaning and hygiene supplies and train team members on procedures.

- Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse to specifications daily and throughout each shift.

- Oversee dishwashing and cleanliness standards.

Procurement and Vendor Management:

- Work with operations to keep necessary ingredients in stock and manage equipment needs.

- Coordinate with vendors for laundry services, cleaning chemicals, and pest control.

- Maintain stock of PPE and shipping supplies.

Document Organization:

- Maintain centralized repositories for recipes, manufacturing SOPs, and product guides.

- Ensure compliance with third-party inspection forms and expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Collaborate with operations and marketing teams on production schedules and inventory management.

- Alert operations and marketing of overstocks or shortages for proactive planning.

- Work with stakeholders to align production schedules with projected revenue.

Qualifications:

- Proven experience in production management or a similar role.

- Strong leadership and communication skills.

- Proficiency in inventory management software and Google suite.

- Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements.

- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

We offer competitive pay based on experience, as well as paid time off, employee discounts and opportunities for career advancement.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for leading teams in a fast-paced production environment, we encourage you to apply for the position of Production Lead.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85006: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person