Production Lead

Boxcar Coffee Roasters; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 75% employer contrib.

40 hours PTO annually

48 hours sick pay annually

On-job training

Free drinks at our cafes

50% discount on food at our cafes

1 free bag of coffee per week

Job summary

Boxcar Coffee Roasters in Boulder, Colorado is seeking a Production Lead to uphold our quality standards while driving roastery improvements. This role balances production/fulfillment with administrative duties and serves as shift lead when the Head Roaster is away.

You will own the daily roastery flow, roast on our vintage Probat roasters to Boxcar's standards, and identify opportunities to improve systems and layout. You’ll train the team and help maintain a clean, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Be kind and respectful to teammates.
• Love coffee and its quality.
• Work with a sense of urgency.
• Have an eye for details.
• Take ownership of your work.
• Be adaptable to a busy roastery's needs.

Responsibilities

• Own the daily flow of the roastery from order intake to final delivery, planning and scheduling roasting and fulfillment based on demand.
• Work hands-on in production every day, including roasting on our vintage Probat roasters to Boxcar's quality standards.
• Identify friction points, waste, and inefficiencies; develop, document, and implement improvements to roastery systems, processes, and layout.
• Keep the roastery clean and organized to support efficient work.
• Manage inventory by sourcing and ordering cost-effective supplies and merchandise.
• Bring updates and ideas to weekly meetings with the Green Buyer, including what's working, what's not, and proposed solutions.
• Participate in daily QC/QA cuppings, assist with sample organization.

Skills

Be kind

Love coffee

Work with a sense of urgency

Have an eye for details

Take ownership of your work

Be adaptable to the dynamic needs of a

Job description

Production Lead

Who We Are

Boxcar is a quality-driven food and beverage company based in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Since 2010, we’ve been committed to excellence—operating an award-winning coffee wholesale program, two vibrant café spaces with extensive bakery and food offerings and a full service equipment repair program. Our mission is to Uplift Lives, and we bring that to life through everyday actions: providing exceptional coffee, food and support while constantly refining the systems that uplift our employees, customers, and partners. At Boxcar, we believe in creating meaningful impact through hospitality, kindness, and excellence—and we’re always growing with that purpose in mind.

Position Overview

The Production Lead exemplifies Boxcar Coffee Roasters’ high standards for quality, efficiency, and hospitality, while continuously driving improvements to our roastery systems. The Production Lead owns Boxcar’s production system, from fielding orders to final delivery, maintains a clean and organized Roastery, and acts as shift lead in the absence of the Head Roaster. This role is approximately 75% production/fulfillment and 25% administrative/office.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Workflow and Systems

• Own the daily flow of the roastery from order intake to final delivery, planning and scheduling roasting and fulfillment based on current and projected demand
• Work hands-on in production every day, including roasting on our vintage Probat roasters to Boxcar's quality standards
• Identify friction points, waste, and inefficiencies as you work, then develop, document, and implement improvements to roastery systems, processes, and layout
• Keep the roastery clean and organized to support efficient work
• Manage inventory by sourcing and ordering cost-effective supplies and merchandise
• Bring updates and ideas to weekly meetings with the Green Buyer, including what's working, what's not, and proposed solutions
• Participate in daily QC/QA cuppings, assist with sample organization

Lead the Production Team

• Serve as the day-to-day leader and point person for the team, keeping the day on schedule, delegating efficiently, and offering "pro tips" along the way
• Act as shift lead in the absence of the Head Roaster
• Train the team on, and cover as needed, preventative equipment maintenance, wholesale delivery routes, and cold brew production
• Create and maintain clear procedures so training is consistent and the team can work independently
• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed within the scope of the department

What we are looking for in you

• Be kind
• Love coffee
• Work with a sense of urgency
• Have an eye for details
• Take ownership of your work
• Be adaptable to the dynamic needs of a busy roastery

Compensation

• Hourly $26.00
• Health insurance options with 75% employer contribution
• 40 hours PTO annually
• 48 hours sick pay annually
• On-job training
• Free drinks at our cafes
• 50% discount on food at our cafes
• 1 free bag of coffee per week