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Seeking VP Brewery Operations With Interest in Stopping Gang Violence Through Craft Beer
TRU Colors Brewing (TCB) is a very unique venture-backed backed brewery that launches in Q4-2018. The Company founders are successful startup guys (Chairman of Untappd among others) and gang members from the Bloods, Crips, and Gangster Disciples. Strange words to read in a position description, but now you’ve got to at least read on, right?
The TRU Colors’ story began two years ago when a 16-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Wilmington, NC (TCB’s hometown). This got one of our founders interested in gangs and wondering about the root cause of all the violence. He asked the District Attorney to connect him with the highest ranking gang member in town, and so the journey began. Crazy and amazing story, and you can find more at www.trucolors.co, or google “TRU Colors Wilmington NC” and check out some of the stories.
In Q4-2018, TRU Colors will launch its 25,000 barrel brewery that will self-distribute throughout North Carolina. The Company is well funded and well connected in the beer space, and already has commitments from customers ranging from large retailers and restaurant chains to small bottle shops and bars. In addition, because of the Company’s unique story and social impact, it’s been offered numerous major national media opportunities.
Bottom line, TRU Colors is well positioned to grow fast, but we need your help…
As VP of Brewery Operations, you’ll report into the CEO and be responsible for the design, planning, buildout and management of TRU Color’s fast-growing brewery operations. On day one, you’ll likely be a one-person show, maybe with a couple of TCB apprentices (gang members).
Also, it’s important to understand TCB is a startup run by startup guys. Pace, efficiency, and metrics are paramount, and being VP just means you have a lot going on, you have many things to figure out, and you’ll need to get your hands dirty.
Being VP of TCB’s Brewery Operations also means you’ll be starting with a clean slate. You’ll have all the resources needed to build a significant brewery, but you must have the skill and vision to make it happen. Along the way, you’ll also be changing thousands of lives through the TCB team of gang members. If both of these things don’t excite you, this position is not for you. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and management skills, is experienced running a mid-sized brewery, and has an expert understanding of all aspects of brewing operations.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and manage TRU Colors brewery
• Work with leadership team to recruit and hire key operations roles
• Work with team members to create and improve unique beer recipes
• Source and select quality ingredients
• Train employees on all operations functions
• Maintain highly accurate records of past, future, and current products.
• Build relationships with vendors.
• Assure safe workplace for all TCB employees. Maintains safe working conditions and practices to comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations while resulting in better than industry norms.
• Assure all quality standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are strictly adhered to so that only great products that meet all quality specifications are shipped to customers
Who you are:
• Organized: You’ve been called OCD because you know everything going on.
• Flexible. We interact with a wide variety of situations and people (ranging from investors and board members to active gang members and police), it’s imperative that you can communicate effectively.
• Resilient: You’re a self-starter that keeps fighting when faced with challenges.
• A Winner: You’re intrinsically motivated and you have the self-confidence to push through times of adversity.
• Innovative: You fight to find new ways to improve production
Compensation:
We pay top-of-market salaries and benefits including stock options to attract star players.
To apply, please send resumes to careers@trucolors.co.
TRU Colors Brewing (TCB) is a very unique venture-backed backed brewery that launches in Q4-2018. The Company founders are successful startup guys (Chairman of Untappd among others) and gang members from the Bloods, Crips, and Gangster Disciples. Strange words to read in a position description, but now you’ve got to at least read on, right?
The TRU Colors’ story began two years ago when a 16-year-old was killed in a drive-by shooting in Wilmington, NC (TCB’s hometown). This got one of our founders interested in gangs and wondering about the root cause of all the violence. He asked the District Attorney to connect him with the highest ranking gang member in town, and so the journey began. Crazy and amazing story, and you can find more at www.trucolors.co, or google “TRU Colors Wilmington NC” and check out some of the stories.
In Q4-2018, TRU Colors will launch its 25,000 barrel brewery that will self-distribute throughout North Carolina. The Company is well funded and well connected in the beer space, and already has commitments from customers ranging from large retailers and restaurant chains to small bottle shops and bars. In addition, because of the Company’s unique story and social impact, it’s been offered numerous major national media opportunities.
Bottom line, TRU Colors is well positioned to grow fast, but we need your help…
As VP of Brewery Operations, you’ll report into the CEO and be responsible for the design, planning, buildout and management of TRU Color’s fast-growing brewery operations. On day one, you’ll likely be a one-person show, maybe with a couple of TCB apprentices (gang members).
Also, it’s important to understand TCB is a startup run by startup guys. Pace, efficiency, and metrics are paramount, and being VP just means you have a lot going on, you have many things to figure out, and you’ll need to get your hands dirty.
Being VP of TCB’s Brewery Operations also means you’ll be starting with a clean slate. You’ll have all the resources needed to build a significant brewery, but you must have the skill and vision to make it happen. Along the way, you’ll also be changing thousands of lives through the TCB team of gang members. If both of these things don’t excite you, this position is not for you. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and management skills, is experienced running a mid-sized brewery, and has an expert understanding of all aspects of brewing operations.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop and manage TRU Colors brewery
• Work with leadership team to recruit and hire key operations roles
• Work with team members to create and improve unique beer recipes
• Source and select quality ingredients
• Train employees on all operations functions
• Maintain highly accurate records of past, future, and current products.
• Build relationships with vendors.
• Assure safe workplace for all TCB employees. Maintains safe working conditions and practices to comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations while resulting in better than industry norms.
• Assure all quality standards and standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are strictly adhered to so that only great products that meet all quality specifications are shipped to customers
Who you are:
• Organized: You’ve been called OCD because you know everything going on.
• Flexible. We interact with a wide variety of situations and people (ranging from investors and board members to active gang members and police), it’s imperative that you can communicate effectively.
• Resilient: You’re a self-starter that keeps fighting when faced with challenges.
• A Winner: You’re intrinsically motivated and you have the self-confidence to push through times of adversity.
• Innovative: You fight to find new ways to improve production
Compensation:
We pay top-of-market salaries and benefits including stock options to attract star players.
To apply, please send resumes to careers@trucolors.co.