Production Manager

Overview
FutureBev Inc., is a beverage company specializing in developing and manufacturing beverages of the future with a focus on better choices for future generations; operates from a 100,000 square foot facility in Ventura, California. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Manager to lead our manufacturing beverage operations and drive efficiency across our production facilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee daily manufacturing activities, coordinate assembly line processes, and ensure the highest quality standards are met. As a key leader within our team, you will foster a safety-first environment while optimizing productivity and maintaining seamless workflow. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for manufacturing excellence, this position is perfect for you!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and safely
• Coordinate and supervise assembly line activities, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to quality standards
• Manage inventory levels within the warehouse, utilizing forklift and hand tools to facilitate material movement and storage
• Implement safety protocols and conduct regular inspections to maintain a safe working environment for all team members
• Train and mentor staff on the proper use of power tools, hand tools, forklifts, and other equipment
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure machinery and equipment are functioning optimally, minimizing downtime
• Monitor production metrics, analyze workflow processes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and termination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong reading, writing, and math skills required.

Ability to use Google Docs & MS Office tools (email, spreadsheets)

Ability to use and manage records in a database
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications (including Education):

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent

Bachelor Degree preferred in any of the following areas: Business administration, supply chain management or manufacturing technology.

Minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Beverage Manufacturing a plus . Applicable related experience may be substituted.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds required.

Experience

• Proven experience working in a manufacturing facility (preferably beverage manufacturing ) or factory environment with hands-on assembly line supervision
• Strong mechanical knowledge related to manufacturing equipment and machinery operation
• Prior warehouse experience involving forklift operation and inventory management
• Familiarity with assembly processes, hand tools, power tools, and safety procedures in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and coordinate multiple tasks effectively
• Knowledge of manufacturing best practices and quality control standard

Join us in shaping innovative manufacturing solutions while advancing your career in a vibrant, fast-moving environment. We value proactive leaders who are eager to make an impact through operational excellence!

AAP/EEO Statement: Future Bev. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, Physical Requirements and Demands: The following physical requirements and conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demands:

Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Visual Acuity:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate heavy equipment.

Work Environment and other Conditions:

PPE requirements: Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses required when in production floor as a minimum. Other PPE may be required depending on area and specific function needs.

The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Pay: $70,304.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ventura, CA 93003 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,304 - $85,000