Roastery Operations Team Lead

Maui Coffee Roasters; Kahului (HI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maui Coffee Roasters in Kahului, HI, is seeking a Roastery Operations Manager to lead daily roasting and production activities on-site. You will manage roasting schedules, supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency across the operation.

You will coordinate orders with production capacity, oversee labeling and packaging, track quality metrics, participate in cupping and product evaluation, and contribute to continuous improvement and staff development.

Formación

• Operational management experience in manufacturing or food/beverage settings.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily roasting and production activities on-site.
• Manage roasting schedules and staff.
• Maintain equipment and monitor inventory of green and roasted coffee.
• Coordinate incoming orders with production capacity.
• Ensure accurate labeling and packaging.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service to meet delivery timelines.
• Track quality metrics and batch consistency.
• Enforce food and workplace safety standards.
• Participate in cupping and product evaluation.
• Support continuous improvement and staff development.

Conocimientos

Operational management

Production planning

Workflow optimization

Process improvement

Leadership

Team management

Quality mindset

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Inventory tracking

Quality metrics tracking

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Maui Coffee Roasters is an award-winning coffee company, recognized as “Best of Maui” for its premium Hawaiian coffees. The company offers 100% Kona and pure Hawaiian coffee, as well as organic, estate, flavored, and blended varieties. In addition to coffee, Maui Coffee Roasters provides a curated selection of coffee and tea accessories that support a complete beverage experience. The team is dedicated to quality, consistency, and showcasing the unique character of Hawaiian-grown coffee. Applicants can expect to join a locally rooted business that values craftsmanship and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Roastery Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kahului, HI, working alongside the production team as a team lead overseeing daily roasting and production activities to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency. This role manages roasting schedules, roasting and packaging staff, maintains equipment, and monitors inventory levels for green and roasted coffee. The manager coordinates incoming orders with production capacity, ensures accurate labeling and packaging, and works closely with the sales and customer service teams to meet delivery timelines. Responsibilities include maintaining and refining operational processes, tracking quality metrics and batch consistency, and enforcing food safety and workplace safety standards. The Roastery Operations Manager also participates in cupping and product evaluation, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to training and development of roastery team members.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Operational management skills, including production planning, workflow optimization, and process improvement within a manufacturing or food/beverage environment.


• Experience with coffee roasting operations or similar production settings (beer, spirits, etc), including equipment oversight, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.


• Inventory and logistics capabilities, such as stock control, order coordination, and tracking of supplies and finished goods.


• Quality control and food safety knowledge, including adherence to safety regulations, sanitation standards, and consistent product quality practices.


• Leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising staff, delegating tasks, providing feedback, and supporting a positive, inclusive work culture.


• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to document processes, communicate clearly, and collaborate across departments.


• Comfort working in a physically active environment, including standing for extended periods, lifting moderate weights, and working around machinery.


• Prior experience in coffee, specialty food, or beverage production is highly beneficial; familiarity with Hawaiian or Kona coffee is a plus.


• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in operations, business, or food science is advantageous.