Head of Operations, Production & Compliance (m/f/d)
Location: Berlin (Neukölln)
Type: Full-time
About Caventura
Caventura is a fast-growing, sustainability-driven coffee company operating across specialty roasted coffee, green coffee sourcing, and wholesale partnerships.
Since our foundation, we’ve been growing at 100%+ year-over-year, and have now surpassed €1 million in annual revenue. We source more than 100 tons of coffee per year directly at origin, working closely with partners in Colombia, Honduras, Guatemala, Brazil, Uganda, and Costa Rica.
We run our operations from our office in Neukölln, and roast at the CC Communal Coffee facility in Neukölln, Berlin, one of the city’s most respected shared roasting spaces.
To support our next growth phase, we are hiring a Head of Operations, Production & Compliance — a true owner of the operational backbone of the company.
What You Will Own
* End-to-end production planning & execution (roasted coffee)
* Reliable order fulfilment (B2B & B2C)
* Quality control and consistency
* Leadership of the production & operations team
* Compliance with EUDR, Organic, Fairtrade, HACCP & packaging regulations
* Procurement of green coffee (contracted) and operational supplies
* ERP and inventory discipline (Xentral, Cropster, Confluence)
What You Will Do
* Decide what gets produced, when, and at what priority
* Ensure orders are delivered on time and in full
* Keep operations audit-ready at all times
* Build clean, repeatable operational processes
* Anticipate risks instead of reacting to emergencies
* Create clarity, focus, and sustainable workloads for the team
What You Will Support (Not Own Strategically)
* Sales tastings and cuppings (operational support)
* Events and fairs (execution support)
* Green coffee buying & logistics (non-contracted)
What You Will Not Do
* Own sales targets or revenue
* Own customer success or retention
* Work on brand, design, or website
What We’re Looking For
* Strong operational ownership mindset
* Background in operations, industrial engineering, production engineering, or supply chain
* Experience in food, beverage, specialty coffee, or green coffee trading is highly appreciated
* Comfortable with audits, compliance, and documentation
* Structured, calm, and decisive under pressure
Language requirements
* English: required
* German: strong bonus
Experience in specialty coffee operations or green coffee trading is a major plus.
What We Offer
* A key role in a 100%+ YoY growing company
* Real ownership and decision-making power
* A diverse, international team from 6 countries
* Urban Sports Club membership
* Access to industry events & fairs such as World of Coffee and Biofach
* Opportunities to travel to origin and work closely with producers
* Office & production environment in Berlin-Neukölln