Craft Brewery Production Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our production, packaging, and facility-level quality programs as we scale. This role is responsible for production and packaging scheduling/purchasing, developing SOPs, training, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own production, cellar, and packaging schedules across cans, bottles, draft, and co-pack runs
• Cook labor, materials, and changeovers to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
• Purchase, warehouse, and logistics on material readiness and finished goods movement
• Develop and maintain SOPs across brewing, cellar, packaging, and QC functions
• Build and maintain training programs for canning, bottling, brewing, and cellar operations
• Lead and administer CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action) programs
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and other facility-level certifications/standards
• Ensure QC documentation, traceability, and internal audit functions
• Oversee package quality metrics including DO, CO2, Seams, fill weights, sensory, and shelf checks
• Lead canning, bottling, and production floor teams in daily operations
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and downtime reduction initiatives
• Promote and enforce cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across the facility
• Collaborate cross-functionally to solve bottlenecks and reduce waste

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years’ experience in beverage production (beer, RTD, or CPG preferred)
• Experience managing or supervising production and/or packaging teams
• Practical knowledge of HACCP/GMP programs and food/beverage production standards
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience with CAPA or equivalent quality systems
• ERP forecasting/production experience (EKOS Brewing software, O-Beer etc.)
• Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis
• Brewery, distillery, co-pack, or beverage CPG background preferred
• Experience developing training programs and SOPs
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (5S, TPM, Lean, etc.)
• Knowledge of sensory programs, DO/CO2 monitoring, tunnel pasteurization, etc.
• Experience supporting customer audits or facility certifications

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus DOE
• Health, PTO, and additional benefits available
• Strong growth opportunity as co-pack volume expands

To Apply

Submit résumé and brief cover letter outlining relevant experience.