Spindrift

Oversee and improve onsite manufacturing processes ensuring food safety, quality, and productivity while collaborating with contract manufacturers and internal teams. | Minimum 3 years quality and operations food experience in CPG industry, ability to work independently, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work in entrepreneurial environment with up to 60% travel. | The Manufacturing Site Supervisor will be responsible and accountable for executing and helping to improve onsite manufacturing of product to the highest levels of food safety, quality, and productivity. Work onsite and remotely with contract manufacturers to ensure products are made in accordance to specifications and with established protocols with regard to raw material, product, manufacturing techniques, and packaging. Certify that Manufacturing Instructions and Product Manuals are adhered to during production while still applying experience and judgement to make the best possible product. Conduct critical observation of raw materials, packaging, and products used during manufacturing to identify and resolve issues as well as drive opportunities for improvement. Collect and analyze data gathered during production to help drive meaningful improvements to Key Performance Indicators. Work with co-manufacturers, contracted engineers, and internal customers to help commission Spindrift specific capital projects. Assist with transitioning products from the R&D environment to full scale production. Stay current on industry developments relative to processing, equipment, and packaging innovation while identifying potential applications for Spindrift. Help lead continuous improvement activities. Available for travel up to 60% Minimum of 3 years quality and operations food experience (beverage preferred) within CPG industry Comfortable operating within a plant environment. Flexibility to survive and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. (Which means being able to wear multiple hats; operate without highly structured processes; and consider no task too small nor too large.) Ability to work independently Can apply critical thinking, good sense, and courage to make decisions sometimes in the absence of data. Strong written and oral communication skills Able to interact successfully with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, inside and outside the company The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 and is dependent upon the candidate's experience prior to joining Spindrift. In addition, we offer the following compensation and benefits: Short-term incentive program Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected. Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match. Monthly cell phone allowance. Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education. A host of voluntary benefits including, but not limited to, additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance. In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.

The Sensory Analyst will lead sensory evaluations for the beverage portfolio and manage the product retain library. Responsibilities include training panelists, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with various teams on product quality and supplier onboarding. | Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of food safety experience. Experience in sensory panel management and knowledge of industry standards such as HACCP and GMP is preferred. | About Spindrift At Spindrift, we’re making every beverage a positive force of nature. Founded in 2010, we believe the best flavors come directly from nature. That’s why every Spindrift beverage is made the hard way—with real squeezed fruit, never from concentrate. From sourcing the best-tasting fruit globally to maintaining a carefully honed manufacturing process, we believe in doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way – because, in the end, it's worth it. Spindrift® sparkling water is available nationwide, and Spindrift Spiked® hard seltzer and Spindrift SODA are available in select markets. We are also a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating to environmental causes. Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, MA. The Sensory Analyst Role The Sensory Analyst will be responsible and accountable for leading sensory evaluations across the company’s beverage portfolio, maintaining the retain library, recruiting and training internal sensory panelists and collecting, synthesizing and archiving data as it relates to sensory evaluations. Responsibilities include: Responsibilities Independently managing the Spindrift sensory program by overseeing onboarding and training of panelists, product retain tastings onsite, raw material evaluations, and standard production retains Managing the Product Retain Library to ensure it is neatly organized at all times, including maintaining an orderly process of receiving/processing product retains into the library upon arrival and the disposal/removal of out-of-date code samples Being accountable for sensory program documentation and reporting, including Quality System sensory data management Development and management of co-packer onsite sensory training, including, but not limited to; training of key personnel on site at all existing and future co-packer locations in sensory aspects of Spindrift raw materials and finished product Collaborating with various teams within operations on the following activities: finished product releases as needed, including review of finished micro reports and sensory evaluations, production holds as needed, including performing sensory evaluations on finished product and communicating results to relevant parties, onboarding and qualification of new suppliers, including performing required sensory evaluation of raw materials to determine acceptability for use, mock recalls internally and with suppliers/co-packers as required, and Spindrift ventures initiatives, including but not limited to overseeing raw material sensory evaluations, and packaging views Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry or related science field A minimum of 1-3 years of food safety experience, with experience in HACCP, GMP, USDA, or FDA preferred. A minimum of 1-year of sensory panel management in the beverage industry. A minimum of 2-5 years of sensory panel experience in food/beverage industry. Previous experience with SQF, ISO, GFCO, and/or FDA audits desirable Able to work with limited supervision Has excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and considers no task too small nor too large Ability to identify and resolves problems independently and with sound judgment Ability to consistently demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness and dependability Establishes and maintains effective channels of communications with internal and external contacts Able to prioritize tasks and focus in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities Available to travel up to 25% The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 and is dependent upon the candidate’s experience prior to joining Spindrift. In addition, we offer the following compensation and benefits: Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected. Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match. Monthly cell phone allowance. Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education. A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance. In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.

Manage ecommerce retailer accounts including Walmart.com and Target.com to drive profitable growth, execute sales plans, promotional programs, and forecasting while collaborating across departments. | 7+ years in sales/channel marketing with consumer goods, 5+ years ecommerce brand management in 1P environment, 2+ years retail media experience, advanced analytics skills, and ability to manage P&L and vendor negotiations. | About Spindrift At Spindrift, we’re making every beverage a positive force of nature. Founded in 2010, we believe the best flavors come directly from nature. That’s why every Spindrift beverage is made the hard way—with real squeezed fruit, never from concentrate. From sourcing the best-tasting fruit globally to maintaining a carefully honed manufacturing process, we believe in doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way – because, in the end, it's worth it. Spindrift® sparkling water is available nationwide, and Spindrift Spiked® hard seltzer and Spindrift SODA are available in select markets. We are also a proud member of 1% for the Planet, donating to environmental causes. Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, MA. The Key Account Manager, Retail.com will report to the VP, of Ecommerce and will be responsible for performance on Walmart.com, Target.com, Instacart, among other large retailer accounts. The Key Account Manager will work to secure & grow partnerships in the ecommerce channel landscape and collaborate across departments to help chart our next level of growth as a modern beverage company. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Manage category / brand specific P&L for ecommerce accounts and deliver profitable, sustainable growth. Must meet retailer’s top & bottom-line objectives as established by Spindrift. Build, develop and execute the annual sales plans, GTMs, and budgets with weekly performance reviews against objectives. Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop, manage, and execute promotional and advertising programs through retail media networks. Build out key campaign strategies determining the most efficient means of spending funds to meet internal KPI’s as well as meeting customer expectations. Leverage data, information systems, and metrics around financial, brand, and shopper trends to maximize market share, sales, average order value, conversion and profitability. Ensure the consumer experience on managed accounts is best-in-class, from content in PDPs, Brand Stores, Posts, Live, Custom Landing Pages, etc. Build key seasonal programs, by determining the right assortment and high ROI supporting tactics; plan and forecast volumes with internal teams to deliver exceptional incremental opportunities. Understand inventory management and execute forecasting process to maintain optimal coverage levels aligned upon between Accounts and Spindrift. Develop timely and accurate volume and financial forecasts. Experience and skills Minimum of 5+ years of direct / hands-on experience with ecommerce managing brands in a 1P environment Minimum 7+ years of direct and hands-on experience in sales and/or channel marketing with consumer goods. Minimum of 2+ years of Retail media and digital advertising History of setting and delivering an accelerated growth agenda. Digital omnichannel experience for a CPG or retailer, utilizing Amazon and other revenue channels Experience leading weekly / monthly meetings to review account financials and priorities Experience with Sales Planning, Budgeting and Customer P&L Management Advanced analytical and technical skills Ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships Knowledge and use of ecommerce platforms (Walmart Retail Link, Walmart Ad Center, Target Media, Digital Shelf, Market Share, etc.) Vendor Terms Negotiation Attributes Thrives in a dynamic, fast-growth, start-up environment. Highly adaptive and innovative. Highly collaborative. Eager to both teach and to learn. Self-motivated with a competitive spirit. Role model for the company’s culture. Working Conditions The role is located in Newton, MA and will work from the office four days a week, with one remote flex day. Must have access to a vehicle and be able to travel (ground/air) on a regular basis, up to 15% of the time In addition to the salary range for this position ($110K - $140K), Spindrift offers the following compensation and benefits: Short-term incentive programs specific to level and department. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected. Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match. Monthly cell phone allowance and car allowance. Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education. A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability insurance, etc. In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time.