Director of Operations

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Owned and operated by the dynamic mother-and-daughter duo Joyce and Autumn Nethery, Jeptha Creed sits on 64 acres of farmland where we grow the Bloody Butcher Corn we use in all our products. One of the things we’re most proud of here at Jeptha Creed is our commitment to the ground-to-glass concept. Whenever we can, we grow the ingredients that we use in our spirits.

What we don’t produce ourselves, we get from other local farms in the area, so we can do our part to support local agriculture. These are things that have been ingrained into our family’s way of doing things for centuries—and will continue to be as we grow and expand. Since its inception, Jeptha Creed has been proud to serve its customers with unmatched spirits and unforgettable experiences.

With an unwavering commitment to honoring our heritage, we make old-fashioned new by giving it just a little extra kick.

Who are you, and what can we achieve?

As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for independently running and managing our estate-produced products, which include: vodka, whiskey, brandy, and seasonal moonshines. Duties will include all aspects of the day-to-day running of the distillery, encompassing, but not limited to: efficiently operating fermentation, distillation, power and steam generation, utilities (e.g., air compressor, RO, etc.).

This candidate should be able to manage labor efficiently, perform minor repairs and maintenance of equipment, strategic planning, budgeting & record keeping. This position requires a strong, practical knowledge of distillation and management. In order to be considered for the role, applicants will need to have relevant distillery production and management experience with a solid track record and the ability to work independently as well as manage a distillery team.

You are an authentic communicator who still believes in picking up a phone, getting in the car or on a plane, understands the importance of open communication, and can handle hard conversations face-to-face. You have the drive to continue developing and honing your skills while contributing dynamic, strategic ideas and leadership to your team.

You have the unwavering desire to “win daily" and be part of a proud team of creative, disrupting, and innovative industry professionals; you’re ready to join the adventure, achieve big goals, and grow a brand.

Jeptha Creed Distillery is looking for a strong operations manager from the spirits industry with experience managing distilleries of at least 100,000 proof gallons capacity. As the Head of Operations, you will lead performance by providing leadership and developing an overall production and operations strategy. You will oversee the management and growth of your 10-person team, from recruitment to talent development.

Your responsibilities will also include leading efforts to implement 24/7 operations. Your success will depend on effective leadership, planning, execution, strong team performance, and ensuring profitability management.

The individual in this role is a self-starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment. You possess the ambition to build something authentic and use your strong interpersonal skills to develop and sustain relationships with your team, the entire company, and industry partners. You and your production team will be responsible for creating and executing the company s yearly production operating plan, which the whole organization will rely on, and helping to achieve it with Ownership.

• Be a crucial collaborator in the long-term strategic planning and forecasting to develop a plan spanning 1 to 15 years.
• Motivate production personnel to achieve goals and drive profit.
• Ensure effective execution of strategic plans.
• Provide strong leadership within the company by setting an example, offering guidance, and inspiring all key stakeholders to contribute to company profitability.
• Allocate approximately 80% of your time in the plant, with the balance spent on our campus and farm.

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