Position Summary

Trillium is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Director of Production to lead all aspects of our brewery and distillery production and packaging operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of processes across both brewing and distilling, ensuring operational efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance. The Director of Production will foster a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence amongst the brewing and distilling teams. Working closely with cross-functional partners within the organization, this role plays a critical part in aligning production capabilities with company goals, while supporting innovation and driving performance across the organization.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Production Management

Develop and maintain quarterly and annual production plans in collaboration with Sales and Quality teams to ensure alignment with and achievement of Sales goals.
Oversee and optimize procurement by managing raw material inventory through production management software and maintaining strong supplier relationships to ensure consistent supply and cost efficiency.
Own the production budget by forecasting and reconciling spend related to raw materials, labor, and equipment, in collaboration with Finance, to support accurate planning, staffing, and cost of goods optimization.
Collaborate on new recipe development by providing production insights and operational feasibility, while driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and scalability.
Manage all production documentation and reporting within the production management software as well as Trillium developed reporting.
Own the responsible use, care, and performance of all production equipment, ensuring preventative maintenance is scheduled and executed in partnership with the Facilities team, and that critical spares library is proactively maintained.
Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance with TTB, ABCC and local municipalities through team and process oversight, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Consult on new infrastructure builds and improvements.
Lead recurring safety training to keep the team informed, prepared, and aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements; ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards and enforcing the consistent use of appropriate PPE across all production areas.

Leadership

Inspire a passionate team culture of continuous improvement and strive for operational excellence while supporting consistent execution of our goals
Coach, develop, and educate the Production team to achieve their defined goals and results, consistently monitoring performance and creating development plans
Champion a safety-first culture by maintaining a safe working environment, proactively identifying and addressing safety concerns, near misses, and violations.
Partner with Human Resources to address employee relations issues and ensure that Handbook policies, procedures, and standards are maintained and followed in a consistent and fair manner
Lead and contribute to company wide education initiatives to empower and develop the Production team while supporting broader cross-functional understanding of production operations across Team Trillium.

Additional duties assigned as necessary

Based in Canton with travel to other Trillium locations as needed

Desired Qualifications And Abilities

Qualifications & Experience

6-10 years of progressive production management experience including 5+ years in a packaging brewery
Demonstrated success building and leading efficient and effective teams across multiple facilities
Proven project manager preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

A working knowledge of OSHA requirements and a proven track record of focus on building a safety culture
Demonstrated ability to build, manage, and reconcile complex production budgets, ensuring financial accuracy, cost control, and alignment with organizational goals.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Performance thrives in a high energy, fast paced environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Experience with production management software, CMMS, online OSHA reporting, HRIS systems, and Google Suite including proficiency in Google Sheets
Ability to thrive under pressure, prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits with no wait period
Short & long term disability and life insurance
401k plan with generous match with no wait period
Eligible for annual bonus
Paid time off
Educational Reimbursement Program
MBTA Pass discount
PPE Reimbursement
Trillium Comp Card
Trillium discounts
Philanthropy program
EAP
Employee gym

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