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Head of Roastery Production

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Origin Coffee

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Location:
United Kingdom, Porthleven, Cornwall

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Category:
Manufacturing

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

The Roastery is where green coffee, expertise, and craft come together to create the product our customers experience every day. As Head of Roastery Production, you’ll take responsibility for this pivotal part of Origin, ensuring that every roast meets our exacting standards and every order is fulfilled on time. With production planning and scheduling managed by the wider operations team, your focus will be on ensuring the roasting team consistently follows the agreed schedule and delivers against production targets. You’ll make sure roasting, packing, and dispatch work seamlessly together, so coffee moves smoothly from origin to customer. This is also a role for the future. We’re entering a period of transformation in our roasting operations, creating a space designed to set new standards in efficiency, quality, and creativity. As Head of Roastery Production, you’ll be at the heart of this change, helping shape an environment that will push boundaries and position Origin at the forefront of our industry.

Job Responsibility:

  • Production scheduling & fulfilment
  • Leadership & people
  • Operations & quality
  • Inventory & logistics
  • Sustainability & B Corp
  • Relationships & influence

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in developing and transitioning production layouts, with a strong focus on workflow optimisation, equipment placement, and operational efficiency
  • Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. 5S, Lean, Six Sigma or similar) to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality in production environments
  • Solid background in quality control and assurance
  • Demonstrated track record in managing teams and developing people
  • Strong understanding of supply chains, with established supplier and logistics relationships
  • Proficiency in sample roasting would be advantageous
  • SCA training to a professional level is desirable
  • Willingness to relocate to Cornwall
  • Full, clean UK driving licence

Nice to have:

  • Roasting experience with advanced cupping skills (Q Grader or equivalent), or transferable expertise
  • Experience with inventory management systems, ideally Cropster
  • Proficiency in sample roasting would be advantageous
  • SCA training to a professional level is desirable
What we offer:
  • 26 days holiday, including your birthday off + flexible bank holidays
  • All the coffee you could dream of – plus discounts on merch and partner products
  • Work that’s meaningful, creative, and rooted in values
  • Industry-leading brand with a people-first culture
  • B-Corp certified and proudly independent
  • SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities for all employees
  • Enhanced family leave for every kind of parent
  • Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP Service
  • Enhanced sick pay, period leave & personal days
  • Two paid volunteering days every year

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Expiration:
December 14, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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