Senior Operations Manager

Job overview

The Senior Operations Manager role is onsite in Chula Vista, CA. The anticipated base salary range is $125,000–$165,000 per year. Boochcraft makes hard kombucha and is focused on scaling its operations. Reporting to the CEO, the manager leads brewery, production, warehouse, maintenance, and process operations to produce and ship quality products safely and efficiently. The role strengthens operational performance and capacity through continuous improvement, financial management, and team development.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day brewery, production, warehouse, maintenance, and related operations
• plan production to meet demand and ensure orders ship on time and in full
• maintain safety, quality, and production standards
• troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions. Improve throughput, labor efficiency, yield, quality, and cost
• develop and monitor KPIs, budgets, and forecasts
• partner with Finance, Sales, R&D, and Quality
• recruit, train, coach, and develop the Operations team. Some travel outside the local area, including occasional overnight travel, may be required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior operations manager

manufacturing operations

brewery

hard kombucha

continuous improvement

team leadership

chula vista ca

boochcraft

full-time

$125k–$165k

kpis

production planning

food and beverage

occasional travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role may offer growth toward Director of Operations based on demonstrated performance, organizational needs, and increased responsibility. Approximately seven or more years of progressive manufacturing or operations experience is sought.

About the employer

Boochcraft is hiring for this role. Industry: Breweries. Sector: 31.