We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX
PRODUCTION
$52,000 - $62,000
Production Planner
Who we are:
Very Good Manufacturing runs beverage production for leading alcohol & alcohol alternative brands. We specialize in distilled spirits and ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines accommodate all TTB approved sizes and fill levels. We have an on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label concepting & formulation.
Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility tripled in size in 2023, and we are planning multiple facilities for expansion. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.
About the role:
Our Production Planner will play a key role in planning, scheduling, and staffing production.
The day-to-day responsibilities will vary - from detail-oriented document review/filing & data entry, to line testing and new product planning, to scheduling and staffing for production shifts. We are looking for candidates who are smart, motivated, and enthusiastic about getting things organized and getting the job done.
Compensation:
$52,000 - $62,000
What you'll do:
- Pre-Production Operations: Work with Sales, Operations, Production and Quality team leads to test new products on each line, to get formulas approved to production, and staff/schedule production runs on the master schedule.
- Personnel/Staff Coordination: Assist department leaders with staff scheduling. Manage communications/coordinate schedules as directed by department leaders. Assist with scheduling and executing employee training sessions and company events.
- Document Management: Scanning & filing production and quality paperwork, ensuring all files are organized and in the correct locations. Coordination across teams to make sure that all documents are completed and filed in a timely manner.
- Production Supplies: Make detailed checklists as to stock levels for each production line. Communicate with area managers as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Runner: Jump in on the production line when necessary as the floater/runner. Get new team members checked in, assist with making sure all staff are aware of their positions, work with line leads to plan and run pre-shift meetings.
What we're looking for:
- Must be extraordinarily detail-oriented, and enjoy checklists, organization, and scheduling
- Must be self-motivated, and expertly manage time
- Must have the ability to take general directives and work independently to implement solutions
- Must be capable of maintaining a calm, professional demeanor
- Must be a quick learner, with a passion for improving processes and systems that make operations run smoothly
About Very Good Manufacturing
Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.