Operations Manager - Templeton Rye Spirits : Job Details

WHO IS TEMPLETON DISTILLERY?

Templeton Distillery is a critical part of the Infinium Spirits portfolio, serving as the first company-owned distillery within the organization. Located in Templeton, Iowa, the facility includes a distillery, bottling line, warehouse, maturation warehouse, and laboratory.

COME WORK WITH US

Building a brand from scratch is a gradual process. Thanks to hard work and our friends in Templeton, we've made great progress. Our company has a strong presence in the Templeton community, and we're committed to maintaining that presence as we grow.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of Templeton Distillery, ensuring efficiency, quality, and adherence to safety and compliance standards. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong ability to build a positive team culture, drive operational excellence, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams at Infinium Spirits. The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or facility management. Prior experience in the spirits industry is not required, but strong leadership and operational expertise are essential.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/THE DAY-TO-DAY

Facility Operations & Leadership:

• Oversee daily operations across distilling, bottling, warehousing, maturation, and facility management.
• Ensure all production and storage processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Develop and implement operational efficiencies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Manage equipment maintenance and capital improvement projects to ensure smooth facility operations.

Team Leadership & Culture Development:

• Build and maintain a strong, collaborative team culture within the distillery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Foster an inclusive, positive work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Address operational challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Infinium Spirits' supply chain, sales, and marketing teams to ensure production aligns with demand.
• Collaborate on new product development and packaging initiatives to support brand growth.
• Ensure alignment with Infinium Spirits' corporate objectives and strategic goals.
• Serve as the primary operational point of contact between the distillery and parent company leadership.

Process Improvement & Compliance:

• Identify and implement best practices in production, safety, and facility management.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to alcohol production and facility operations.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize workflow and ensure consistency.
• Manage risk and crisis response planning for facility-related issues.

*This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position and that the duties and responsibilities may change without notice

AM I THE RIGHT FIT?

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Preferred

Experience:

• Required

Skills/Traits:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and maintain a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with corporate teams.
• Experience in process improvement, compliance, and safety regulations.
• Ability to problem-solve and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Ability to work on-site in Templeton, Iowa, with minimal travel requirements.

Physical requirements:

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $147,000 - $157,00 per year. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Here are some of our favorite Perks and Benefits:

At Templeton Distillery, we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive total cash compensation, medical/dental/vision plans, we'll also provide you with:

• 401k plan where you are 100% vested – literally free money
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Competitive paid time off and ten company paid holidays
• Support for and access to relevant training and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program