Production Roaster

Buddy Brew; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddy Brew Coffee is seeking a Production Roaster to manage roasting operations, inventory, and quality control across Retail, Wholesale, and Grocery channels. You will lead production schedules, monitor processes for safety compliance, and ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders.

You will also drive green coffee management, cupping, and supplier relationship activities while maintaining GMP and organic certification standards to support high-quality, consistent products.

Qualifications

• Education – Minimum High School degree.
• Computer skills in Excel and Word.
• Capable to becoming a licensed forklift operator.
• A valid state issued driver’s license without major infractions.
• Ability to use Quicken Books, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to clearly and neatly document daily production numbers for tracking purposes.

Responsibilities

• Roasting Operations & Inventory Management: lead Production Operations and set daily roasting/packaging schedules.
• Monitor production activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with food safety requirements.
• Organize and roast coffee to meet production needs and ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Maintain awareness of green and roasted inventories to avoid stock shortages.
• Record green coffee purchases and inventory on a weekly/monthly basis.
• Communicate needs clearly in person and via Slack.
• Coffee Quality & Green Coffee Management: lead cupping, sensory evaluation, and quality control.
• Collaborate with Retail, Grocery, Wholesale, and Cold Brew teams to optimize roast profiles.
• Develop knowledge of origin characteristics and market trends for purchasing decisions.
• Assist in evaluating green coffee offerings and sourcing opportunities.
• Regulatory Compliance & Facility Excellence: understand organic certification requirements and record activities.
• Complete daily cleaning logs and store organic coffees per certification requirements.
• Maintain GMP standards and minimize food safety risks.
• Keep spaces, equipment, and inventory organized and clean.
• Maintain equipment in good condition and support maintenance efforts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Following procedures

Time management

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Quicken Books

Job description

Career Opportunities with Buddy Brew Coffee

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Duties and responsibilities

Production Roaster Job Purpose

To roast coffee and manage coffee quality to ensure a consistent product that meets the diverse needs of Buddy Brew Coffee's Retail, Wholesale, and Grocery channels.

This role is responsible for tracking and documenting inventory to maintain accurate stock levels, support all sales opportunities, and ensure coffee is sourced in a manner that balances strong producer and supplier relationships, exceptional quality, and overall value. Through effective inventory management, strategic purchasing, and quality assurance, this position contributes to achieving annual departmental goals.

Success in this role requires a continuous commitment to learning, evaluating coffee offerings, and developing innovative processes that improve efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Roasting Operations & Inventory Management

• Serves as a leader and key point of contact for Production Operations, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.
• Assists in monitoring production team activities to ensure manufacturing processes are completed efficiently and in compliance with Florida Department of Agriculture and FDA food safety, handling, and packaging requirements.
• Establishes daily roasting and packaging production schedules through ShipStation, Cropster, and the Company Portal, while serving as a subject matter expert on order flow and production planning.
• Organizes and roasts coffee to meet all production requirements, ensuring product availability for the packaging team and on-time order fulfillment.
• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of green and roasted coffee inventories to ensure all customer and internal demands can be met without stock shortages.
• Accurately tracks and records green coffee purchases, storage inventories, and roasted coffee inventories on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Maintains clear and timely communication, both in person and through Slack, to ensure all company coffee needs are understood and addressed efficiently.

Coffee Quality & Green Coffee Management

• Leads daily coffee quality initiatives through cupping, sensory evaluation, and ongoing quality control processes to ensure all roasted coffees meet established standards for quality and consistency.
• Works closely with Retail, Grocery, Wholesale, and Cold Brew teams to understand product requirements and optimize roast profiles for intended extraction methods and customer experiences.
• Continuously develops knowledge of coffee quality, origin characteristics, regional flavor profiles, seasonal availability, market trends, and pricing to support informed green coffee purchasing decisions.
• Assists in evaluating green coffee offerings and sourcing opportunities that align with Buddy Brew Coffees standards for quality, relationship building, and value.

Regulatory Compliance & Facility Excellence

• Maintains a thorough understanding of CCOF Organic certification requirements and accurately records all organic coffee purchases, inventory movements, and sales activities.
• Ensures daily cleaning logs are completed and that all organic green and roasted coffees are stored, handled, and processed in accordance with certification requirements.
• Maintains workspaces, equipment, and production areas to meet or exceed Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and minimize food safety risks.
• Continuously monitors and eliminates clutter throughout the facility, ensuring all tools, materials, and inventory are organized and properly stored to support efficient operations.
• Maintains roasting, packaging, and support equipment in a clean, safe, and operational condition to minimize downtime and prevent maintenance-related delays.
• Identifies and communicates equipment maintenance needs promptly and works proactively to support preventative maintenance efforts.

Qualifications

• Education – Minimum High School degree
• Computer skills in Excel and Word
• Capable to becoming a licensed forklift operator
• A valid state issued driver’s license without major infractions
• Ability to use Quicken Books, MS Word, MS Excel
• Ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow procedures
• Ability to clearly and neatly document daily production numbers for tracking purposes