External Manufacturing Coordinator

The Task At Hand

Seamless production, stellar quality, and zero missed beats - that’s your rhythm! As our External Manufacturing Coordinator, you'll manage the daily coordination with June Shine Brand’s external manufacturing partners - ensuring accurate scheduling, quality control, and inventory management. You’ll be the operational heartbeat of our supply network, helping turn great recipes into perfectly executed products that hit shelves on time.

We are open to this role being remote, but we will prioritize applicants close to a co‑manufacturing site.

• Experienced operations professional with 2+ years in the beverage industry, skilled in managing production and external partnerships
• Confident working with contract manufacturers to align on schedules, quality standards, and cost targets
• Detail‑driven and organized, with a knack for keeping complex production workflows on track
• Comfortable in ERP systems (Ekos experience a plus) and fluent in clear, cross‑functional communication
• Known for balancing precision with partnership — ensuring every batch, shipment, and collaboration hits the mark

• Build and nurture strong partnerships with co‑manufacturers to ensure production excellence, quality, and alignment with June Shine Brand’s standards
• Coordinate and track production schedules to guarantee on‑time, high‑quality product delivery
• Monitor production processes and partner performance, conduct site visits and track KPIs to uphold efficiency, compliance and continuous improvement
• Partner with QA, Supply Chain and Logistics teams to maintain regulatory compliance, product quality and material readiness
• Manage production data and inventory accuracy within Ekos, ensuring visibility of Finished Goods, Raw Materials and Packaging Materials
• Support cost management and operational efficiency by tracking tolling, yields and material usage across co‑manufacturers
• Identify and support process improvements that streamline production, reduce costs, and strengthen partner performance

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience in beverage or CPG manufacturing
• Proficiency in ERP or production tracking systems (Ekos preferred), with a sharp eye for inventory accuracy and data integrity
• Solid understanding of cost‑of‑goods, tolling, and how production decisions impact margins
• Proven track record of keeping production on time, on spec, and on budget across multiple partners
• Clear, proactive communicator who thrives in fast‑paced, cross‑functional environments
• Willingness to travel up to 60‑75% to support and strengthen co‑manufacturing relationships

• Experience across both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverage categories
• At least 1 year experience supporting contract manufacturing
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or KPI tracking
• Collaborative by nature — you build trust quickly and keep partnerships strong
• Adaptable and solution‑oriented, with a passion for turning challenges into smoother, smarter systems

• Compensation: $68,640 - $80,000 per year (final offer will be based on experience, skills, and overall expertise)
• For field‑based sales roles, gas expenses are fully covered
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents
• Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• 12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift
• Booch, spirit, beer, and soft goods perks
• And more!

Our

Purpose:

To make quality, purpose‑driven beverages.

Our Business:
We create the next‑generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi‑billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy, and massive opportunity.

Our Culture:
Our core values are Quality, Transparency, and Team‑First. We derive much of our management policy from the book we give you upon hiring, ‘Let My People Go Surfing', by…