Full Time Blending/Production Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Hourly plus bonus

Now Hiring: Full Time Production & Inventory Lead Spice & Tea Artisan

Join our dynamic team and take the reins as a Production & Inventory Lead , where operational leadership meets artisanal craftsmanship. This is more than just a blending roleit's an opportunity to lead the behind-the-scenes magic that fuels our sales floor and delights our customers. Youll take charge of our production flow, overseeing everything from physical receiving and inventory tracking to production planning, prioritization, and packaging. Whether its ensuring the right blends are hitting the shelves, prepping gift sets for a wedding, or orchestrating inventory flow to keep our store humming, your blend of precision, people-skills, and planning will be essential. No need to carry work home or weigh your mind down outside of business hoursinstead, relish the abundance of activity and exposure to our wondrous products during your shift. If you're ready to infuse your work life with creativity, excitement, and a dash of tea magic, apply now and let the journey begin!

What You'll Do

• Lead Production Operations : Supervise and participate in daily blending, tea mixing, packaging, labeling, and gift set creation. Ensure products are made on schedule to meet sell-through and stock requirements.
• Inventory Management : Oversee and execute physical receiving of shipments, conduct stock counts, and manage backstock vs. floor availability. Ensure POS inventory is accurate and up to date.
• Production Planning : Collaborate with store management to assess demand and plan weekly production priorities to maintain optimal product availability.
• Train and Oversee Support Staff : Guide junior team members and blending support in proper procedures, timelines, and quality control.
• Quality & Accuracy Assurance : Uphold and model best practices for recipe accuracy, packaging standards, and overall production efficiency.
• Contribute to Special Projects : Play a central role in fulfilling custom orders including wedding favors, corporate gifts, and monthly tea subscriptions.

Who You Are

• A Confident Leader : Youre comfortable taking initiative, managing a team, and juggling priorities without losing sight of the details.
• Organized & Strategic : You excel at creating plans, managing timelines, and adjusting workflows on the fly to meet shifting needs.
• Hands-On & Detail-Oriented : You love rolling up your sleeves, tracking measurements down to the gram, and perfecting each bow on a gift set.
• Inventory-Savvy : You understand how physical and digital inventory must align and can troubleshoot discrepancies with ease.
• Creative & Curious : You take pride in the artistry of your work, enjoy curating beautiful collections, and arent afraid to try a new tea or spice pairing.
• Dependable & Driven : You show up, follow through, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike.
• Persevering Thoughtful Attitude: R he tendency to find personal satisfaction in achieving high-quality, detailed, and accuracy-driven work.
• Self-disciplined with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards in every task.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in inventory management, food prep, or small-scale production or bakery
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Working knowledge of POS or inventory systems
• Leadership experience a pluseven in informal settings
• Comfort with basic math and ability to read scales, recipes, and measure accurately

If you embody these qualifications and are ready to infuse your passion into a role that values excellence, creativity, and attention to detail, we invite you to join our vibrant team!

Perks & Possibilities

• Creative, Sensory Work Environment Enjoy hands-on, aroma-filled days surrounded by the best spices, blends, and teas around.
• Career Growth Potential Expand into broader roles in store operations, team management, or marketing as we grow.
• Product Perks Enjoy monthly free product, employee discounts, and seasonal incentives.
• Leadership Development We invest in your potential with mentorship and opportunities to lead new initiatives.

About Us

The Spice & Tea Exchange is a specialty retail shop selling a wonderland of spices, herbs, teas, blends, rubs and related products. We look for team members who are committed to creating an AMAZING customer experience while creating and delivering the highest quality spices, blends and teas. We seek great listeners and communicators with an interest or passion for foot to graciously assist our customers in narrowing a seemingly overwhelming array of choices into a manageable set of options specific to customer interests and tastes to ensure they dont leave empty handed!