Production Roaster: Lead Quality & Efficient Roasting

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

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.