Batching Team Shift Supervisor

ASAHI BEER USA INC; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours annually

9 paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

ASAHI BEER USA, in partnership with OCTOPI BREWING, is seeking a Batching Team Shift Supervisor on 1st shift in Waunakee, WI. You’ll lead daily batching operations, ensure documentation is complete, and coach a team of operators on the floor.

This full-time role reports to the Batching Manager and offers opportunities for process improvement involvement, quality control, and safety on the production line. Ideal candidates bring leadership, strong organizational skills, and brewing/manufacturing

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience on the production floor.
• Experience coaching and developing operators.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Basic troubleshooting in brewing/manufacturing settings.
• Ability to manage time and priorities on shift.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight and direction for the batching team on 1st shift.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and on-time logs and batch sheets.
• Guide corrective actions for out-of-spec product (ABV, pH, gravity).
• Train, coach, and develop batching operators; step in for Cellar Manager when needed.
• Keep SOPs current; promote organization, cleanliness, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Documentation

Troubleshooting

Time management

Shift flexibility

Education

Brewing Science/Technology degree

Job description

Description

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING

BATCHING TEAM SHIFT SUPERVISOR

You Keep the Batching Floor Sharp — and Your Team Sharper

Full-Time

ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING

Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi — brewers of Asahi Super Dry — acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. As Batching Team Shift Supervisor, you\'ll lead day-to-day batching operations and help your team grow through the Brewer Career Matrix, reporting directly to the Batching Manager.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We\'re looking for an experienced batching leader to run day-to-day operations on 1st shift, keep documentation airtight, and help develop the next generation of brewers on our team.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT

• A true leadership role on the floor — you\'re training, coaching, and developing operators every day
• A direct line to the Batching Manager, with real input into process improvement, and special projects
• Clear pathways to grow, with real career planning and goal-setting built into how we support our people

WHAT YOU\'LL DO

• Provide daily oversight and direction for the batching team, including daily priorities
• Keep documentation complete, accurate, and on time — DAW/dissolved oxygen logs, CIP/SIP logs, bulk tank logs, batching sheets, and digital recordkeeping
• Guide corrective actions for out-of-spec product, including ABV, pH, gravity/density corrections and batch size adjustments
• Train, coach, and develop batching operators, and step in for the Cellar Manager at meetings as needed
• Keep SOPs current and followed, and drive organization, cleanliness, and efficiency across the batching area

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves:

• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting 55 lbs / moving 165 lbs as needed
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Basic troubleshooting skills in a brewing or manufacturing setting
• Flexibility to work various shifts and prioritize shifting tasks

Nice-to-haves:

• 2–3 years of experience in a brewing environment
• Degree in Brewing Science/Technology

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) eligible after 3 months, with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you\'re here
• 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
• A free beer after shift, because you earned it

CURRENTLY HIRING FOR

• 1st Shift | Monday – Friday

PAY

• Pay: Starting at $28.00/hr

Full-time, non-exempt