Dean's Beans Organic Coffee 50 RW Moore Ave Orange, MA 01364 Company Description: Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company is a family-owned certified organic, fair trade coffee roaster located in Orange, Massachusetts. Our mission is to use high-quality specialty coffee as a vehicle for positive change throughout the coffee lands of Asia, Africa and the Americas. We create real change through ethical business practices that are rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer, our co-workers and the consumer. We became a certified B Corporation in 2018, solidifying our business as a force for good. Salary Range: Location: Per Year ORANGE MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Manufacturing/Production Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Nice to have 3+ Preference: Required Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Dean’s Beans Organic Coffee Company is a family-owned certified organic, fair trade coffee roaster located in Orange, Massachusetts. Our mission is to use high-quality specialty coffee as a vehicle for positive change throughout the coffee lands of Asia, Africa and the Americas. We create real change through ethical business practices that are rooted in respect for the earth, the farmer, our co-workers and the consumer. We became a certified B Corporation in 2018, solidifying our business as a force for good. We are now hiring a full-time Production Team Supervisor. The successful candidate will work in our fast-paced, high-volume roasting facility and collaborate directly with the CEO and Operations team. The Coffee Production Team Supervisor is responsible for leading the production team and managing logistics for Dean’s Beans, including overseeing warehouse operations, inventory control, and regular equipment maintenance. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional communicator, solution-oriented and flexible, and excel at organizing complex processes. The Production Team Supervisor will constantly seek to improve the performance and efficiency of our coffee production operations. All Dean’s Beans employees are expected to communicate with each other in a mature, respectful and supportive manner to effectively perform their jobs in a work-team environment. The right candidate is a leader with a strong work ethic, is willing to provide guidance and constructive feedback to the production staff, and is a team player. This person must also be professional, approachable, self-motivated and have a sense of humor. The Production Team Supervisor will collaborate well with the office team and support the company’s growth. Responsibilities The Production Team Supervisor will be responsible for: -Leading and managing the Dean’s Beans production staff while working alongside the team on the production floor -Quickly cultivating a full understanding of all areas of Coffee Production -Providing supervision, feedback, and annual performance reviews for production team members -Supporting the team with logistics and production operations as they manage shifting daily order volume -Overseeing warehouse operations and inventory control, and working with staff currently responsible for these tasks -Managing quality control and improvements to production processes -Training new production team members, as needed -Fulfilling orders for wholesale and retail accounts -Organizing and improving the production space and warehouse for better performance -Ensuring regular equipment maintenance -Ensuring a safe and welcoming workplace -Maintaining good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders -Scheduling and arranging the logistics needs for the production staff with excellent attention to detail -Working with office staff, facility manager and sales manager on any overlap with Production team and schedule Additional Responsibilities: -Treat all employees, suppliers and customers with dignity, understanding and courtesy -Dean’s Beans continually strives for better performance, new ideas and improvements. The Team Supervisor will be responsible for promoting and participating in continuous employee improvement activities. Compensation: -Competitive salary based on supervision experience and skills -Full health insurance coverage and deductible reimbursement -Vacation time and paid holidays -Generous retirement package including 401k, and Life Insurance -All the coffee you can drink! To Apply: Please send your letter of interest and resume via email attn. “Production Team Supervisor Hiring Committee” to: hiring@deansbeans.com. For questions, call 978-544-2002 x120. Applications accepted on a rolling basis through September 15, 2020. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Requirements: Required Qualifications & Experience: -Sound decision-making skills: calm, patient, with creative problem-solving approaches -3-5 years of successful experience leading and supervising an effective team -Exceptional work ethic; will ensure the job is completed to the best of their ability -Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills: approachability, a good listener, clear communicator, even-tempered, confidence to share ideas and give timely feedback, and can do so in a positive, and constructive way. -Excellent leadership skills; a leader-from-within vs. ego-driven leader. -Proven ability to consistently motivate a team and to earn the respect of coworkers -Energetic, consistently positive attitude, quick learner, attention to detail -Ability to lift 60 pounds, work in heat and humidity, as well as cold temperatures (as the production floor temperatures fluctuate dramatically). -Willingness to work wearing a mask; takes personal hygiene and team safety seriously -Proven experience giving constructive feedback to team members, and engaging supervisees in professional development and growth -Ability to track multiple aspects of production throughout the day and week, and still able to see the larger picture of production -Flexibility and resourcefulness when faced with competing and changing priorities -Integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote Dean’s Beans culture, values, mission.