Production Manager/Distiller

About Anchorage Distillery Anchorage Distillery is an Alaska-based craft distillery producing a portfolio of spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails. Our products include Alaska-grown spirits; gin, vodkas, whiskey, specialty spirits and a growing line of canned cocktails. We are a small, growing company, and that means everyone plays an important role. We value people who are willing to take ownership, solve problems, work as a team and jump in wherever needed to get the job done. At the same time, we are continuing to build systems, processes and the team needed to support our growth. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on leader to take ownership of our production operation and contribute to building the next phase of Anchorage Distillery. The Opportunity The Production Manager/Distiller is responsible for the planning, execution and quality of Anchorage Distillery's production operation—from raw materials through finished product. This position will lead day-to-day production of our spirits and ready-to-drink cocktails while managing production scheduling, inventory, quality control, compliance, equipment, packaging and production staff. This is a hands-on management position. You will plan and manage production, as well as spend significant time on the production floor leading and working alongside the production team. We are looking for someone who enjoys an active work environment. The ideal candidate is an experienced production professional who takes pride in making high-quality products, is comfortable working independently, and enjoys the opportunity to provide significant contributions to a growing operation. Key Responsibilities Production Leadership & Planning · Own the day-to-day distilling and production operation. · Develop and maintain production schedules for spirits, RTDs, packaging and barrel-aged products. · Plan production based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, customer demand and available resources. · Coordinate production priorities with executive leadership. · Identify potential production constraints or inventory shortages and proactively address them. · Establish efficient production workflows and look for opportunities to improve productivity, quality and reliability. · Manage production resources responsibly and operate within established budgets. Distilling & Beverage Production · Lead and perform the milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, blending, barreling and packaging of Anchorage Distillery products. · Produce spirits and RTD products according to established recipes, procedures and quality standards. · Monitor fermentation, distillation and finished-product quality. · Participate in product development and assist with bringing new products from concept through production. · Maintain consistency across batches while identifying opportunities to improve product quality and production efficiency. Quality, Compliance & Documentation · Own production quality from raw materials through finished product. · Conduct sensory and physical evaluation of mash, distillate, aging product and finished spirits. · Maintain accurate production records and documentation using Distill x 5 and other required systems. · Ensure production practices comply with applicable federal, state and local regulations. · Develop, maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). · Maintain accurate batch, inventory and production records. · Promote a culture of quality, safety, cleanliness and accountability. Inventory & Materials Management · Manage inventory of raw materials, ingredients, packaging and production supplies. · Monitor inventory levels and coordinate purchasing within approved budgets. · Maintain appropriate finished-goods inventory to support customer demand. · Coordinate production and finished-goods availability with custo…

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