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The Virginia Distillery Co., an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located in Lovingston, VA is seeking a Production Lead I - Distiller. This position is within our Operations Team organization and will strive to achieve our relentless pursuit of operations excellence.

It is a very exciting time to join our fast-paced team where you will have the opportunity to work within a passionate close-knit group and support our rapid national expansion. We work hard to bring our category-defining American Single Malt Whisky to market. Our distilling operations started in November of 2015, and 2020 marked the year we launched our own flagship whisky brand, Courage & Conviction. We continually improve. We think big. We stay positive.

This is a full-time position with benefits and will require availability as needed by the production schedule including morning, evening, overnight, or weekend shifts. The role will be located on-site at our Distillery in Lovingston, VA.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the highest degree of safety with responsibility for yourself and fellow team members
• Distilling operations including milling, mashing, distilling, cask filling and handling
• Maintain meticulous records for all processes, operations, and compliance purposes
• Maintain high standards of quality for production of spirits, casks, and finished goods, including performing routine and ad-hoc quality checks
• Contribute to process improvement ideas & implementation, support of 5S initiatives, and our company culture of Continuous Improvement
• Cleaning of all distillery, bottling, production, and common areas – we take our food beverage production facility cleanliness seriously!
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site, this role requires regular presence at the distillery production facilities
• Support cellar operations including cask movement, spirit reductions, and warehouse logistics
• Support bottling operations including rinsing, filling, corking, labeling, packing, and all other assembly needs

Qualifications & Desired Experience

• Applicant must be dependable, reliable, professional, and comfortable working in various indoor and outdoor conditions
• Beer, wine, or spirits industry operations experience. Brewing experience is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and equipment troubleshooting skills
• Forklift truck operation
• Prior experience in production or manufacturing operations, and the use of both general and process-specific brewing or distilling tools and equipment
• Self-motivated and operates with a sense of urgency
• Great ability to communicate and work well in a team-based highly collaborative environment. Communication is a core competency of this role!
• Attention to detail and accuracy, precision, and timeliness
• Great problem solving and analytical skills
• Open-minded and positive thinker that supports our continuous improvement culture.
• A high school diploma or bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in food beverage manufacturing
• This role requires the ability to lift 50 lb., standing for extended periods of time, work from heights and in confined spaces, with variable temperatures including high heat during the warmer seasons

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years or more of prior brewing experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree preferred with two years of relevant experience in manufacturing

Compensation

This position is non-exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, accordingly this position will be eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Standard Hours: 40 hours weekly

Benefits

Eligibility starts first day of employment (unless otherwise noted) includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Participation in elective Voluntary Benefits
• Participation in company 401k retirement plan (waiting period applies)
• Participation in company Employee Equity Plan

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The Virginia Distillery Co., an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located centrally between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Tours & Tastings Lead. This position supports our Visitors Center operations and will report to the Guest Experience Manager.  

It is a very exciting time to join our growing company where you will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated close-knit group and support our rapid national expansion. We work hard to bring our category-defining American Single Malt Whisky to market. Our operations started in November of 2015, and 2020 marked the year we launched our flagship whisky brand, Courage & Conviction. We think big. We stay positive. And we have fun.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing an ultra-premium spirits industry experience to all visitors, including consumers, industry representatives, and private event attendees.
• Leading the Guest Experience Team tasting operations, maintaining cocktail quality behind the bar, coaching consistency behind the bar, and collaborating on the development of new cocktails and programs within the Visitor Center.
• Learning and subsequently communicating the basics of our product and process knowledge.
• Providing guided walking tours and facilitating tastings for individuals, groups, and private events.
• Demonstrate and maintain exemplary customer service across the team and assist with training
• Up-sell and operate our reservation and point-of-sale system with confidence
• Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled and clearly collaborate when schedule needs change
  • Visitor Center Hours Open to the Public: 12pm – 5pm Thursday - Sunday
  • Hours of Operation: 11am – 6pm Thursday - Sunday
• Commitment to company culture and ensuring Virginia Distillery Company is portrayed as a world class whisky.
• Maintain meticulous records for all point-of-sale items, whisky, tasting room, bar supplies and support placing orders when needed.
• Perform opening and closing duties, demonstrating willingness to identify, communicate and implement continuous improvement ideas with leadership.
• Assist with maintaining cleaning schedules, including equipment maintenance schedules and cleanliness of all spaces, including storage spaces.
• Assist with special events and other on-site activities as it relates to customer service and cocktail service.
• Assisting in packaging and deployment of Direct-to-Consumer shipments facilitated through our Visitors Center. Requiring a separate logging and tracking of inventories and sales.
• Supporting Guest Experience Manager with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding that our visitor’s satisfaction and educational experience is the primary goal
• Strong customer service skills along with a professional and engaging demeanor
• 2+ years premium cocktail bartending or service industry experience
• Excellent public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills
• Applicant must be dependable, reliable, have track record of on-time attendance, professional, and comfortable working with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, capable of lifting 40 lbs., and be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Expert or highly experienced with reservation, retail, and POS systems (preferably Shopify / Peek).
• Highly proficient with technology, hardware, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and operates with a sense of urgency and willingness to learn
• Great ability to communicate and work well in a team-based highly collaborative environment.
• Open-minded and positive thinker
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Desired Experience

• College degree or relevant experience
• An interest in whisky and the spirits industry
• Local beverage marketing & sales experience
• Virginia ABC Compliance Training (if not, will be required training once hired)

Compensation

Job Type: Part-Time to Full-Time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Tips: Tips will be split at the end of each day amongst all team members staffing the Visitors Center proportionally with how many hours were worked for the day

Standard Hours: 28-40 hours weekly

This position is non-exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, accordingly this position will be eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

Benefits

Benefits: Eligibility after 90 days (minimum hours required) include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Participation in elective Voluntary Benefits
• Participation in company 401k retirement plan (waiting period applies)
• Participation in company Employee Equity Plan

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The Virginia Distillery Co., an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located centrally between Charlottesville and Lynchburg, VA is seeking a Visitors Center Associate. This position supports our Visitors Center operations and will report to the Guest Experience Manager.  

It is a very exciting time to join our growing company where you will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated close-knit group and support our rapid national expansion. We work hard to bring our category-defining American Single Malt Whisky to market. Our operations started in November of 2015, and 2020 marked the year we launched our flagship whisky brand, Courage & Conviction. We think big. We stay positive. And we have fun.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing an ultra-premium spirits industry experience to all visitors, including consumers, industry representatives, and private event attendees.
• Learning and subsequently communicating the basics of our product and process knowledge.
• Providing guided walking tours and facilitating tastings for individuals, groups, and private events.
• Up-sell and operate our reservation and point-of-sale system with confidence
• Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled and clearly collaborate when schedule needs change
  • Visitor Center Hours Open to the Public: 12pm – 5pm Thursday - Sunday
  • Hours of Operation: 11am – 6pm Thursday - Sunday
• Commitment to company culture and ensuring Virginia Distillery Company is portrayed as a world class whisky.
• Maintain meticulous records for all point-of-sale items, whisky, and tasting room supplies.
• Perform opening and closing duties, willing to identify and communicate any continuous improvement ideas to leadership.
• Complete cleaning tasks as assigned in all visitor center customer – facing areas. We take our appearance and cleanliness seriously.
• Assisting in packaging and deployment of Direct-to-Consumer shipments facilitated through our Visitors Center. Requiring a separate logging and tracking of inventories and sales.
• Supporting Tours & Tastings Lead and Guest Experience Manager with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Understanding that our visitor’s satisfaction and educational experience is the primary goal
• Strong customer service skills along with a professional and engaging demeanor
• Excellent public speaking, verbal, and written communication skills
• Applicant must be dependable, reliable, have track record of on-time attendance, professional, and comfortable working with the public.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, capable of lifting 30 lbs., and be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Proficiency with computers and technology
• Self-motivated and operates with a sense of urgency and willingness to learn
• Great ability to communicate and work well in a team-based highly collaborative environment.
• Open-minded and positive thinker
• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Desired Experience

• College degree or relevant experience
• An interest in whisky and the wine & spirits industry
• Experience in bartending, entertaining and/or performing
• Local beverage marketing & sales experience
• Working with reservation, retail, and POS systems (Shopify / Peek)

Compensation

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Tips: Tips will be split at the end of each day amongst all team members staffing the Visitors Center proportionally with how many hours were worked for the day

Standard Hours: 14-28 hours weekly

Additional shifts possible outside of Hours of Operation for private events awarded on first-come-first-served basis.

This position is non-exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, accordingly this position will be eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.

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The Virginia Distillery Co., an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located half an hour south of Charlottesville, VA, is seeking an Operations Planner. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Solutions Manager and will strive to achieve our relentless pursuit of operations excellence.

It is a very exciting time to join our fast-paced team where you will have the opportunity to wear many hats, work within a passionate close-knit group, and support our rapid national expansion. We work hard to bring our category-defining American Single Malt Whisky to market. Our distilling operations started in November of 2015, and 2020 marked the year we launched our own flagship whisky brand, Courage & Conviction. We’re data driven. We think big. We stay positive. And we have fun (there’s really good whisky).

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily supporting key Supply Chain functions including but not limited to: production and bottling schedule planning to support sales demand, on-time procurement of materials, and finished goods supply logistics
• Working with Supply Chain Solutions Manager to drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to align all the plans for the business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the execution of highly visible supply chain dashboards to track operations and communicate status to the entire team.
• Identify, evaluate, plan, and support execution of continuous improvement projects to increase the team's effectiveness in meeting business goals including safety, revenue, quality, and productivity goals
• Manage inventory procurement for all raw materials, foster existing vendor relationships and support the development of new vendors.
• Responsible for raw material inventory readiness, availability, and visibility.
• Interacting with vendors and our internal brand and sales teams, encompassing critical component planning, allocation direction, supply flexibility modeling, and materials liability management.
• Support project timelines and resources and ensure risk mitigation actions are identified and in place to ensure successful product launches
• Analyze demand, inventory, and program usage to develop and manage weekly and quarterly supply plans. Results should meet Virginia Distillery Co.’s growth plans, while achieving aggressive time-to-market goals and minimizing finished goods and raw material liability.
• Collaborate with operations management team to administer, create, and maintain policies and procedures for effective labor, equipment, and resource management.
• Regular and predictable attendance at the work site, this role requires regular presence at the distillery production facilities
• This role may occasionally require lifting up to 40 lbs. and the use a forklift.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in supply chain, project management, production planning, production control, inventory management, or production/manufacturing operations.
• Self-motivated and operates with a great sense of urgency and ability to drive progress under immense degree of ambiguity and be comfortable working in an unstructured environment.
• Superior planning, organization, administration, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of quality systems, finance, capital planning, and forecasting, economic justification analysis, statistical process control, and manufacturing management systems
• High levels of analytical skills, ability to use data to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities and accurately assess financial impacts
• Ability to work well in a team-based highly collaborative environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, precision, and timeliness
• Ability to prioritize and perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Open-minded, positive thinker with an ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills including advanced Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business with 1-3+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or manufacturing.
• Prior consumer packaged goods manufacturing, logistics or supply chain experience
• Desire to build a manufacturing career at the heart of business operations

Compensation

The role will be serving our production operations in Lovingston, VA but may require light travel. Being on-site full time in Lovingston, VA is required for this role.

• Annual Salary to commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Eligibility starts first day of employment (unless otherwise noted) includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage with generous employer contribution
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Participation in elective Voluntary Benefits
• Participation in company 401k retirement plan (waiting period applies)
• Participation in company Employee Equity Plan
• Participation in company Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan

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The Virginia Distillery Co., a single malt whisky distillery located half an hour south of Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Field Market Representative to serve the Massachusetts market. The Field Market Representative in the Massachusetts reports directly to the Northeast Market Manager, must reside in territory, and will be the dominant spirits broker in both market share and sales execution for Virginia Distillery Company.

It’s a very exciting time to join our fast-paced team where you’ll have the opportunity to wear many hats, work within a passionate close-knit group, and support our rapid national expansion. We work hard to bring our category-defining American Single Malt Whisky to market. Our distilling operations started in November of 2015, and 2020 marked the first year we launched our own flagship whisky brand, Courage & Conviction. We are data driven. We think big. We stay positive. And we have fun (there’s really good whisky).

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain relationships with Distributor Representatives and retail off- premise accounts in territory to ensure Virginia Distillery Company’s long term sales goals and objectives are achieved.

Make retail off premise account calls in a professional, consistent, and timely basis to develop and maintain relationships within assigned accounts, resulting in sales growth, new POD and continued depletions in accounts.

Responsible for development of an efficient daily route with monthly planning & quarterly adjustments, to maintain sales placements and seek out new opportunities.

Utilize KARMA & Power BI tools on a daily and weekly basis to support real time, data-driven reporting and decision making.

Track & Maintain KPI’s and Retail Off Premise Programs.

Monitor inventory and proper use of POS material.

Conduct staff training seminars, tastings, store tastings, support Brand & Sales events in market.

Pre-sell upcoming discounts and additional inventory.

Survey and maintain account database for brand usage, promotional opportunities, etc.

Maintain weekly reporting to Northeast Market Manager which includes (but is not limited to): itinerary, new item presentations, pertinent customers, and competitive information.

Maintain business travel & expense budget, reporting, and market tastings budget.

Maintain vehicle in a professional, efficient manner to assist in overall job performance

Ability to obtain and maintain state solicitors permit and any other state-required licensing.

Daily, Weekly and Monthly Activities

90 % of time will be spent in market with assigned accounts, distributor representatives, brand, and sales events, tasting events, staff training & meeting with Virginia Distillery Company leadership.

5 % Administrative duties such as: telephone, email, expense reporting, mail communication.

5% Divisional meetings- office and suppliers. Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned

Qualifications & Desired Experience

Bachelor's Degree, WSET or similar training a plus.

Two or more years’ experience in wine/spirits sales within specified market.

Exceptionally strong time-management skills.

Strong comfort level with technology.

Exceptional verbal & written communication skills required.

Must have valid driver’s license.

Position requires frequent travel and occasional overnights.

Compensation

This is a salaried full-time position with benefits, commissions, and is eligible for participation in our Employee Equity Program. This role reports to the Northeast Manager and must reside in territory.