
Head Roaster / Production Manager
1w1 week agoMinor DKL Food Group
Richmond, AU · Full-time · A$120,000 – A$160,000
About this role
Here at Veneziano Coffee Roasters, we’re a team of coffee professionals obsessed with discovering the next best thing in coffee and sharing it with customers. We’re leaders in our field, hiring entrepreneurial people inspired to push coffee boundaries. As a Certified B Corporation and Carbon Neutral business, we’re building something good for people and the planet.
This hands-on leadership role puts you in charge of end-to-end coffee production, from green bean intake to roasting and packaging. You’ll manage day-to-day operations of our production facility and lead a passionate team. Ensuring quality, consistency, and innovation is key to maintaining our reputation.
A day includes overseeing roasting schedules, mentoring the team, and managing quality control with cupping protocols. You’ll drive the microlot program with Procurement, Sales, and Marketing while championing food safety standards like SQF. Partnering across departments supports smooth, sustainable operations.
We’re committed to using business as a force for good, constantly reducing our impact. Recognised as a Great Place to Work®, we create an inclusive, positive workplace where people feel valued. Join us to lead sustainability goals and continuous improvement through Lean thinking.
Requirements
- Experience in coffee roasting and managing production teams
- Understand quality control, sensory evaluation, and food safety standards
- Natural leader who lifts others and creates accountability
- Experience with operational planning, OEE, and process improvement
- Enjoy solving problems, refining systems, and handling details
- Ready for challenges in a busy production space
Responsibilities
- Oversee roasting and production schedules, ensuring quality and output targets
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team
- Manage quality control and cupping protocols for batch consistency
- Drive the microlot program in collaboration with Procurement, Sales, and Marketing
- Champion food safety standards like SQF and best practices
- Support continuous improvement through Lean thinking and operational excellence
- Partner with key departments for smooth, sustainable operations
Benefits
- Certified B Corporation committed to business as a force for good
- Carbon Neutral business focused on reducing impact
- Recognised Great Place to Work®
- Inclusive, positive workplace where people feel valued
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