We're Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX
OPERATIONS
$65,000 - $95,000
Project Manager
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 building a second facility in 2024. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.
About the role:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Manager is positioned to collaboratively engage with multiple teams: Production, Quality, Operations, Warehouse, and Maintenance. The Project Manager serves as a nexus between these teams, meticulously tracking timelines and ensuring the timely delivery of project objectives.
The ideal candidate for this role has exceptional leadership and organizational skills. They are enthusiastic about cultivating a high performing project team, demonstrating a keen ability to motivate and guide team members towards project success. In addition to overseeing project execution, the candidate is adept at crafting and implementing comprehensive training and development programs, fostering continuous growth within the team and preparing individuals for advancement into more senior roles.
Compensation:
$65,000 - $95,000 DOE
What you'll do:
- Manage projects from start to finish, coordinating with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams
- Ensure tasks and sub-tasks are completed on time, every time
- Communicate regular, recurring memos: project briefs, kick-offs, status updates, recaps
- Maintain production facility schedules; communicate updates to relevant teams
- Coordinate daily staff scheduling with Production Manager
- Coordinate staff training & development with Quality Manager
- Bring a continuous improvement mindset to day-to-day operations & processes
What you'll bring:
- 3+ years of project management experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Not required, but a plus: Recruiting or human resources experience
- Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to think critically about improving & revising processes
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task with minimal direction
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet project deadlines
- Ability to multitask with excellent organizational and time management skills
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.