Be Bold with Portland Coffee Roasters For over 25 years,  Portland Coffee Roasters has been forging positive connections with our customers and partners. We strive to create unbeatable relationships that will ultimately result in improving the coffee world, at the local and global level. Every year we commit resources to a global project supporting the coffee community. We are dedicated to sharing our knowledge and expertise; our training is thorough. We are a company of individuals with the common goal of making our industry better and more viable. We have fun together and we work hard together. If these values speak to you, PCR could be the fit you’ve been looking for! We are currently filling the position of Coffee Director. The Director of Coffee is a key senior leadership position bringing passion and enthusiasm for coffee, industry expertise, and significant green coffee buying experience to the company in support of our growth plan, mission, and core...

Coffee Training Professional / Trainer (Level 1) Arlington, TX | Full-Time, Salary, On-Site The Coffee Training Professional role will teach Texas Coffee School class curriculum geared toward entrepreneurs who are opening coffee shop businesses, and their staff. This includes both hands-on coffee education with professional coffee equipment, and teaching our curriculum for starting, operating, and growing a coffee shop business. This full-time salaried position will also assist in day-to-day operations, customer service, and coffee business consulting projects. This position requires strong public speaking and communication skills as an essential part of this role. (Confidence in teaching, leading, and speaking in front of an adult audience is an absolute must.) Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry, and Wed-Sun availability are required. This position offers plenty of opportunity for advancement within our 13 year old company and affords you the ability...

Position Summary: The role of Commodities Manager reports to the Sr. Director of Commodities in a fast paced, dynamic environment.  Primary responsibilities include management of major client positions, including Dunkin, Costco, Kraft and Corporate Brands clients.   Candidate will be responsible for the execution and management of futures hedging and position monitoring, including working with clients to reconcile futures position and quarterly pricing.  As Commodities Manager, candidate will lead sourcing projects, working closely with the VP of Sustainability and the MZBG Sustainability Working Group and sales management to promote responsible sourcing for MZB and MZBG. Key Duties: Manage futures hedging positions for major MZB clients.   Includes futures execution, positional transfers of client physical and future assets, as well as reconciliation with clients. Track and manage physical coffee requirements for major MZB clients.   Includes interpretation of...

Position Summary: The Packaging Manager will manage the packaging department of MZB-USA’s main roasting facility, which includes setting goals and objectives for the department, as well as establishing KPIs, ensuring operational efficiencies, and partnering with product development for successful new product launches. In addition, the person in this role must be a strong leader who can not only coach but mentor teams across the front-line as well as supervisors. Job Duties: Develop and lead packaging team to drive best in class culture of excellence Manage department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions; collaborate and partner with other frontline teams and managers Establish department goals in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee development Lead in the development of processes (as they relate to the production / packaging) with the objective of producing the best product in the most efficient way, and at...

Position Summary: The Product Commercialization Manager serves as an internal management function for the Corporate Brands Division (private label) whose primary responsibilities are to manage the internal execution of product launches and assist in the development of new business for the Division. T his includes:  Supporting all new product development activities such as: New product launches Special programs including shipper and pallet display events Product redesigns Managing annual Advertising and Promotion Budgets Creating and managing business-to-business promotional and advertising activity Developing presentations for customer meetings Collaborating with the MZB-USA’s brand management team for website and marketing activity Managing trade shows, including delivery of all materials at or below budget Leading the interface with outside agencies for Marketing and Sales support Primary Functions: Collaborate with Shopper...

Position Summary: The person in this role will monitor and maintain all food safety and quality assurance initiatives, including, but not limited to, GMP, GFSI auditing schemes (SQF), Organic Systems Plans, Kosher certifications, and FDA regulatory requirements and will be responsible for food safety continuous improvement initiatives with the ultimate goal of achieving GFSI standards. Job Duties: Responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in making sure the company is following all food safety rules, guidelines, and law as mandated by the federal government and customer specific requirements. Assist with FSMA and FSVP regulations to ensure compliance Responsible for optimizing safe and productive operation of coffee packaging Ensure compliance to all SOP’s, SSOP’s and GMP Fully monitor, record and validate all food safety checks, including HACCP, CPs, Sanitation Verification and all quality and food safety programs Execute or coordinate outside...

Position Summary: Assists with the daily operations of manufacturing in the areas of green receiving, blending, roasting, grinding, and packaging and leads managers and supervisors in the planning and execution of goals to help ensure the success and is responsible for driving manufacturing strategies set by the Senior Director of Manufacturing. The person in this role will lead and mentor Ops teams to drive a “best in class” culture and help foster engagement initiatives. Job Duties: Plant Management: Reviews and helps implement recommended improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working condition. Leads department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions, focused on meeting First Time Quality initiatives Collaborates with all departments as projects relate to product execution and efficient manufacturing (teams include R&D, Inventory Control, Logistics/Material Handling, Marketing, Sales,...