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• Supervise and lead a team of warehouse associates responsible for outbound order fulfillment (picking, packing, shipping).
• Monitor daily workflow and assign tasks to ensure timely and accurate processing of e-commerce orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to outbound operations.
• Provide hands-on support during peak periods and resolve issues related to inventory, order discrepancies, or shipping delays.
• Track team productivity and quality metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, units per hour (UPH), on-time shipment, and labor productivity
• Adjust labor and workflows in real time based on order volume, carrier cutoffs, and SLA requirements
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams including Inventory Control, Inbound, Customer Service, and Transportation.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase speed and accuracy
• Handle escalations related to missed cutoffs, order discrepancies, or carrier delays, supporting management as needed.
• Perform other general warehouse duties as needed

• Ensure work areas are safe to operate in
• Daily safety walks, callouts, and observations
• Coach on poor safety behaviors and encouraging good safety practices
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of work areas
• Comply with all OSHA and warehouse safety rules and guidelines

• Communicate and engage with teammates, team leads, and managers daily
• Training, coaching and mentoring associates
• Maintain daily attendance of associates, including timeclock adherence
• Ensure associate compliance with all company rules, policies and guidelines
• Resolving and mediating conflicts or interpersonal issues within teams, and escalating complex issues to management as needed

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of warehouse or fulfillment center experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of outbound logistics, order fulfillment, and shipping processes
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, handheld android devices
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with physical demands including standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
• Proficient with technology and software, such as Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Slack
• Bilingual (English, Spanish), strongly preferred

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• HSA & FSA
• 401(K) matching
• and more!

Pay: From $82,500.00 per year

Job:

Liberty & Plenty Distillery Production Distiller with Engineering Degree

Job Description

Liberty & Plenty Distillery Lead Distiller based in Durham, North Carolina until Move to Wilson, NC Q2 2026.

Final Compensation based on Engineering Education and Experience in Spirits Distilling in a Manufacturing facility.

Summary:

Liberty & Plenty Distillery based in downtown Durham, North Carolina and Wilson, NC, is looking for an organized and detail-oriented, column distilling highly experienced Spirits Distiller with an Engineering Degree, with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, to work with our Spirits Production team. Preference given to those with active Management experience supervising and leading teams.

Distilling production for recipe introduction begins in Durham, NC and will transition full time to Wilson, NC in Q3 2026.

Wilson is a growing, re-vitalized city in Eastern North Carolina, located 45 Minutes East of Raleigh, NC, 2 hours from the Coast of NC and 3.5 hours from the mountains.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, all aspects of new make whiskey/bourbon/rum/vodka production including grain handling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, blending, bottling as well as some on site analysis and off-site coordination. The distillery also produces gin and other botanical distillates.

This position will be full time schedule and will require some night, weekend shifts or flex shifts as required based on production scheduling with teams.

Responsibilities

• Silo Grain Handling IN/OUT, Milling, Mashing, Fermentation, Distillation on Column Stills, CIP for all production equipment, Proofing, Barreling, Bottling, Warehousing/Rickhouse.
• Ordering, evaluating and tracking all raw material components for the production process.
• Overseeing and executing operation of wet and dry grain on/off systems.
• Operation of pumps, motors, agitators, valves, filter press, CIP and interface with water systems (city & RO) and boiler and chiller, to execute daily mashing operations and tank transfers.
• TTB Reporting Using Production Software.
• SOP Creation and Updating.
• Team Management and Supervision including Scheduling.

Fermentation Management & Lab Analysis

• Record and Track data for multiple in-process fermentations throughout the shift.
• Understand and use aseptic techniques for yeast hydration.
• Experience working and innovating with various yeast and impact on grain and molasses.
• Experience nuancing yeast and temperature on fermentations.
• Run laboratory procedures and record data on progression of batches.

Distillation and Spirit Analysis

• In Durham, NC - Operate a two, manual high-pressure steam-fed stills, 2000Liter Kothe (stripping using kettle & condenser without columns) and a 1000 Liter Vendome (kettle, columns, vodka column, vapor basket with 2 condensers); Industrial rotary evaporator.
• In Wilson, NC - Operate Column Still + Doubler, Single Pass Pot Still
• Trouble shoot issues in process & equipment.
• Sensory evaluation of new make and maturing/matured whiskey components as part of final blends.
• Very detailed data and yield tracking throughout the entire process
• Create entries for online distillery software pertinent to process step record and keeping within TTB regulations.
• Manage alcohol processing flow for blending, storage, dilution, bottling or barreling prep for bottle or barrel within an F-1 designated space.

Cleaning, Sanitation & Safety

• Run CIP (clean in place) procedures with acid, base chemicals and hot water.
• Use best practice aseptic techniques for cleaning and sanitizing of vessels, stills, hoses, pipework, instruments, etc.
• Manage the removal of spent grain and mash.
• Develop and execute a SOP to adhere to the highest standards of cleanliness of the production space and customer facing areas. for all customer facing spaces within the production area and tasting bar area.
• Perform all duties within compliance of safety policy and maintain that safety policy within the scope of OSHA and fire protection standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in (Chemical) Engineering, Chemistry, Hard Sciences, or Brewing & Distilling degree (2 year acceptable experience).
• Experience working in a distillery as an distiller, or head distiller for 5 years which reflects working knowledge of Column distillation, Pot distillation, fermentation, maturation, blending, bottling, proofing/dilution.
• Ability to work early or late hours, including some night and weekend shifts as needed.
• Must be highly organized, project manager with ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to process and production detail.
• A self-starter, problem-starter and innovator with the ability to work independently but also within a team as a positive, innovative team player.
• This is a highly physical job and candidate should have the ability to safely lift, pull, roll and hoist 51 lbs. of grain bags, hoses, barrels of liquids on a hand truck, Lifting will possibility be above shoulder level to load grain into mash/lauter tun from a locking staircase accessed by climbing.
• Able to drive a forklift and pass certification.
• Valid USA Driver’s License, reliable transportation and within computing distance of Wilson, NC and Durham, NC.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to work within a startup organization that is involved in distilling, marketing and on/off premise sales.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable and on-going advanced computer skill set including use of all Microsoft products, One Drive and TTB reporting.
• distilling systems required.
• Experience operating pressurized manual systems, reading gauges, tracking/recording readings.
• Experience with TTB reporting software.
• Strong project management skills and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrable knowledge and use of various yeast in fermentation, cut points in distillation, dilution, blending and bottling/barreling.
• Writing SOP's.
• Must be 21 years of age and able to work in hot/cold climate changes, high places, wet/slippery floors, loud noise, fumes, gases, irritating substances, dust, exposure to solvents and chemicals and around mechanical and pressured vessels.

Location:

Downtown Durham, North Carolina and end of Q2 2026 Wilson, NC

Job Type

Full time

Equal Opportunity 

** Liberty & Plenty is committed to equal employment opportunity and individuals regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions.

Seniority Level

Mid-Level-Senior Manager as key person with a Start-up Distillery reporting to Owner/Distiller as part of the key management team.

Industry

• Food & Beverages
• Consumer Goods
• Production, Retail, Wholesale, Direct to Consumer via Cellar Door and

Salary:

Salary aligned with skill set -

$82,500 +

Annual Bonus

Benefits Offered:

Health insurance Offered along with Paid Time-Off, Holidays.

Educational reimbursement for IBD coursework.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• How many years of Production Management experience in a Spirits Distillery setting?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Distilling: 5 years (Required)
• Distillery Engineering: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability: Flexible

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilson, NC 27893 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wilson, NC 27893: Relocate within Commuting Distance to production facility before starting work

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person

PHUSION PROJECTS: Established in 2005, Phusion Projects is a global alcoholic beverage company with presence in over 40 countries, employing 250+ worldwide. Phusion Projects houses a portfolio of brands, including but not limited to, Four Loko, Four Loko PREGAME, Mamitas, Basic Vodka, Basico Tequila, and Earthquake.

CULTURE: Innovation and disruption are in the DNA at Phusion. We understand drinkers as category agnostic and we pursue flavor, brand, and functional benefits above all else. We’re always looking to push boundaries within our current product portfolio and partnerships, and that mindset flows through our company culture.

OUR NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERS:

• Act as strategic experts in national key customer business drivers and inhibitors.
• Develop national customized shopper-based activation plans for strategic customers in line with customer business drivers, national programs and brands that are aimed at driving consumer pull and overall sales revenue growth.
• Develop KPIs, implement plans and execute KPIs to reach objectives.
• Manage budget allocations, ROI, and other financial responsibilities. Execute against account plans and retail budget in order to maximize set sales goals.
• Build annual executional programming plan.
• Execution of National and regional programs.
• Developing and selling-in customer plan that exceeds volume and profit objectives.
• Monitor field implementation and execution of programs within assigned accounts to ensure product pricing and promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven leader with executive-level experience managing people, distributors and large format national retailers.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant Shopper Marketing/Customer Marketing/Trade Marketing experience with off-premise chains in the Grocery/Mass channel segment.
• Background in Strategic & Tactical Business Planning.
• Distributor and supplier work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products; must be highly skilled with PowerPoint.
• 50% travel within service area.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Phusion Projects is an equal opportunity employer. Phusion recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status, as required by applicable law.

*This is a hybrid position. You will be required to travel in your assigned service area to visit accounts/clients, as needed.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.