Blending Manager

Red Boot Beverage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Simple IRA matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Red Boot Beverage in Des Moines, IA seeks a Blending Manager to lead liquid formulation, blending operations, and tank management on a full-time, on-site basis. You will drive quality, safety, and efficiency across the production line in coordination with engineers, maintenance, and supply chain.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in beverage blending, and at least 2 years of supervisory experience, with strong data analysis, GMP/SQF knowledge, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, food science, or related field.
• 5+ years in beverage blending, liquid manufacturing, or related environments.
• At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising teams.
• Strong understanding of blending, liquid processing equipment.
• Experience with GMP/SQF and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee blending operations and offloading of tanker deliveries.
• Lead tank department, ensuring sanitation, inventory accuracy and maintenance.
• Ensure quality, GMP, SQF, and safety throughout production.
• Develop and implement SOPs for blending and tank ops.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance, and supply chain.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, food science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

We’re growing fast and we’re looking for people who are ready to dive in, level up, and grow right along with us. At Red Boot Beverage, our culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day. It’s built on respect, fueled by teamwork, and driven by a relentless commitment to doing things the right way.

Every member of our team brings their own spark: unique strengths, bold ideas, and the passion to push past “good enough.” Together, we don’t just meet customer expectations — we blow past them.

Ready to be part of something great?
Explore our open positions below and take your next step with us.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Position:Blending Manager

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Id:165

# of Openings:1

Blending Manager

On-site| Full-Time | U.S. Work Authorization Required

Position Summary

The Blending Manageris responsible forensuring the facility has theappropriate high-qualityliquid formulationsrequiredto support production operations. This role oversees blending processes, tanker offloading, and tank department operations, manages liquid assets, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, product quality, and safety across the facility.
Essential Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Oversee the production of liquid and beverage formulations to support daily manufacturing needs; ensure blending operations are aligned with overall production goals.
• Oversee all blending operations, including offloading of tanker deliveries, ensuring proper handling, documentation, and storage of incoming liquid materials.
• Lead and manage the tank department, ensuring properutilization, sanitation, inventory accuracy, and maintenance of all tanks and related systems.
• Manage all liquid products throughout the production lifecycle (blending, canning, and bottling); ensure compliance with quality standards, GMP, SQF, and safety requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members within blending and tank operations.
• Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance teams, and facility designers tooptimizelayout andutilizationof blending and processing equipment; recommend and support process improvements.
• Develop, implement, andmaintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) for blending and tank operations;identifyprocess gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure customer formulations meet specifications throughout the blending and production process; support onboarding of new recipes and product lines.
• Monitor, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs);identifytrends and proactively address performance gaps.
• Partner with supply chain, quality control, and production teams to ensure availability of raw materials and alignment of production schedules.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of blending and tank equipment, including pasteurizers, chemical skids, and related systems; ensure preventative maintenance is completed.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies,proceduresand regulations;identifyand communicate workplace hazards and correct or seekassistancein correcting unsafe actions or conditions;participatein safety meetings asrequired.
• Meet all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements;participatein food safety meetings asrequired.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, food science, or a related field
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in beverage blending, liquid manufacturing, or related environments (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• At least 2 years of experience leading or supervising teams
• Strong understanding of blending, mixing, and liquid processing equipment
• Experience with laboratory testing equipment and the ability to interpret and analyze results
• Working knowledge of data analysis and basic statistical methods
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Additionalleadership experience in beverage or food manufacturing
• This is a regular, full-time position with assigned office hourslocatedonsite.
• The ability to be available for work daily and extendedhoursas necessary.
• Workis performed in a warehouse environment, manufacturing plant and occasionally outside in what may be adverse weather conditions.
• The work environment can involve exposure to heat, cold, humidity, moving machinery, extreme noise, visual strain, confined spaces, fumes, odors, dust mists, and gases.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required totalk andlisten.
• This position requireslongperiodsofsitting/driving a forklift, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing and operating machinery.
• The employee should be able to lift and/or move items up to up to 50+poundsseveral timesper day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depthperception,and ability to adjust focus.

Travel
Thisposition requires up to 5% of travel to customers or conferences.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage
Join Red Boot Beverage and take the lead in powering the heart of our production—where blending, tank operations, and liquid management come together to create high-quality products at scale. As Blending Manager, you’ll own critical processes, lead a hands-on team, and drive improvements that directly impact efficiency, quality, and growth. You’ll collaborate across operations, quality, and supply chain while helping build a high-performing, safety-focused culture in a fast-moving environment. If you’re looking for a role with real ownership, visible impact, and the opportunity to grow with an expanding beverage company, this is it.

Benefits

• Simple IRA
• Simple IRA matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

BENEFITS

Enjoy comprehensive coverage at no cost for eligible employees, with affordable family plans available through our cost-sharing options. We make it easy to take great care of yourself — and the people who matter most.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Recharge and enjoy life outside of work with paid time off and company-paid holidays. We believe rest, balance, and time with loved ones help you bring your best self to work.

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Take meaningful time to focus on what matters most. Our paid maternity and paternity leave support new parents with dedicated time to bond with your child, recover, and adjust to life as a growing family.

Paid Jury Duty

When civic duty calls, we’ve got you covered. We provide paid jury duty so you can serve with confidence, knowing your time and commitment are fully supported by the company.

Company Swag

Rep your team in style! From t-shirts to hats, employees enjoy fun company swag throughout the year

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Innovative Environment & New Equipment

Work with the latest tools and technology in a forward-thinking environment. We’re always upgrading equipment to support efficiency, safety, and innovation.