Operations Coordinator

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR Oakland is and always has been a beer town; a place where hard-working people would gather together to enjoy locally brewed, fresh beer. As the local population grew during the Gold Rush and building of the Transcontinental Railway, Oakland was affectionately referred to as the “Milwaukee of the West” for its numerous neighborhood-based breweries. Oakland United Beerworks is a craft brewery in the heart of Oakland’s waterfront Jack London District and we are proud to continue the great beer brewing tradition in Oakland. We are a company comprised of hard-working, humble, and team-oriented craft beer enthusiasts, dedicated to bringing quality craft beer to the Bay Area. KEY FUNCTION The Operations Coordinator works alongside the Operations Lead to manage effective inter- and intra-departmental communication, optimize protocols and procedures, maximize productivity, and develop our brand. OVERALL FUNCTION The Operations Coordinator works on-site to communicate updates from the Production Team to the Wholesale Sales Team and the Delivery and Logistics Team, generate marketing and sales materials for the sales department and for retail operations, manage our online presence and work alongside our Social Media Management Company to increase brand awareness and reach, and assist in office management. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Communicates updates from the Production Team to ensure that the Sales Team, the Delivery and Logistics Team, and the taproom staff are properly informed of upcoming releases and production schedules. • Assist with operations leading up to and during a new product launch: • Update the inventory management software with packaging breakdowns and pricing. • Generate the marketing materials available to the Wholesale Sales Team and the taproom staff. • Generate the customer facing new release announcements for our retail location. • Work with the Social Media Management Company to ensure that they have access to our products and provide them with the information required to promote our products on social media. • Maintaining the Textual shop-by-text ordering platform and our online store. • Manage our online presence to ensure that up-to-date information is reaching our consumers. • Assist in the management of our warehouse location including but not limited to: • Maintenance of production archives. • Inventory management of office supplies. • Onboarding of new employees, excluding Taproom staff. • Payment handling and interfacing with our bookkeeper to maintain accurate records.] Required Skills • Strong work ethic. • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills. • Must be detail oriented and organized. • Must be able to work as a team while also providing leadership and structure. • Must be 21 years or older. Physical Requirements • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. • Able to stoop, crawl, twist, turn, lift, kneel, climb ladders and stairs. • Able to regularly lift/carry 25lb boxes. • Able to regularly maneuver 80lb and 165lb kegs. Experience and Education • Previous experience in a small business is preferred but not required. • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Certified with Alameda County Public Health for Safe Food Handling. Must complete the California RBS Server Training. • A strong working knowledge of EDD, OSHA, HAACP, ABC and TTB regulations is plus. Compensation and Employee Perks • $27/hour paid on an hourly basis • Full-time, 40hrs/week Benefits: • Employee discount • Paid time off • Health benefits plan- health benefits are provided for the employee with a 50% company coverage of the insurance premium. Shift: Day shift Weekdays This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Oakland United Beerworks is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.