Job Title : Operations Manager

Job Location : Troy, MI

Contact Email: Jjoseph@v2soft.com

Contact Number: Operations Manager

Shankar Distillers, a new Michigan Distillery is looking for a passionate person to run their operations working with the CEO and the Master Distiller. This role requires a hands-on leader who can oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the high standards with Shankar Distillers.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain, Quality & Inventory
Inventory management and supply chain planning
Source high-quality materials and work with existing and new suppliers
Price negotiation and quality control
Responsible for ordering merchandise and all material required to run the operations and the facility
Oversee inventory management, ensuring sufficient materials are available without overstocking.
Develop relationships with local and global vendors and logistic partners in Michigan to optimize the supply chain.
Maintain rigorous quality control processes to ensure consistency and excellence in all products.
Plan and implement upgrades to improve production efficiency.
Continuous improvement in production costs and efficiency.
Work with vendors locally and globally
Work with international shipment of spirits and supplies in and out of US
Facility
Management and oversight of facility
Work with vendors on the maintenance of the facility
Building security & safety
Tasting room oversight
Managing Tasting room employees working with Master Distillers
Making sure the tasting room operations goes well
Being in touch with bar Manager on the operations of the facility and the tasting room
Merchandise room audits and checks working with other teams
Sales and Events management
Work with Sales team to ensure team understands their target and incentives.
Support the CEO in Sales Team oversight and management as required
Have periodic meetings with sales team and global teams to understand the forecast for products and planning accordingly working with executive management.
Represent the distillery at trade shows, tastings, and community events to build brand awareness working with sales team
Build and maintain relationships with distributors, retailers, and key accounts.
Support global Shankar Distillers team as needed.
Work with Events Manager to ensure all the events are happening seamless and help plan/execute events
Compliance, Finance & Safety
Ensure compliance with federal (TTB) and Michigan state liquor regulations, including record-keeping and reporting
Getting all the necessary licenses for the states we are doing business and renewing the ones that needed to be
Uphold workplace safety protocols to protect employees and maintain a safe working environment.
Monitor operational budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Zero compliance violations with federal and state regulations.
Work with Accounts Team to report taxes
Work with master Distiller on inventory management and tax reporting
Report to CEO on overall operations of the distillery

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in operations management, Business Administration, Food Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in production or operations management within the distillery, beverage, or food manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of federal and Michigan state alcohol production regulations.
Strong leadership, multi-tasking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with the Michigan craft spirits market and consumer preferences preferred.
Love for bourbons and tequila

Shankar Distillers: https://www.shankardistillers.com/

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