Brew & Processing Manager

Milo's Tea Company Inc; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical premiums

Tuition reimbursement

401K

Life Insurance

Learning opportunities

Parental leave

Volunteer time

Job summary

The Brew & Processing Manager at Milo’s Tea Company leads daily brewing operations to meet quality, safety, and production goals. You will manage compliance with FDA regulations, HACCP, and SQF standards, and guide scheduling to align with production targets.

You’ll build a high-performance culture, develop the team, and own staffing, overtime budgets, and departmental costs, all while supporting a 24/7 on-site operation in Spartanburg, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• Supervisory experience over 10+ associates in a high-performance environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives across brewing and processing.
• Maintain compliance with FDA, HACCP, Food Safety Plans, and SQF standards.
• Serve as SME on brewing equipment and recipes; guide integration of new flavors and processes.
• Build and sustain a High-Performance Work System (HPWS) for the brew team.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize brewing, CIP, and yield with KPIs.

Skills

Leadership experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree / 5+ years leadership

Job description

Company Overview

Milo’s Tea Company is one of the fastest-growing beverage companies in the United States. Our culture and operations are built on the belief that we can make a difference in the world. That is why we put People First and strive to continually reduce our environmental impact on the planet. We leverage our world-class operations and decades-long distribution partnerships to grow the footprint of our core products and create new, innovative beverage products. We are the #1 and fastest-growing brand in the Refrigerated Tea Category in the nation. Our core mission: People and Planet First — doing good is good for business. We are committed to unlocking the personal genius of every associate and have a strong focus on growth and learning. Our company is women-led and strongly committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. We pledge 1% of profits annually to charitable giving. We are Platinum Certified in Zero Waste Manufacturing: recycling, reducing, and reusing 95% of waste at all facilities.

Why You Will Love Life at Milo's

You will collaborate with a group of passionate and high-performing people, where everyone feels empowered to do their best work and feels good about the work they are doing. As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to the success and well-being of our associates, customers, and fans, no matter their gender, race, or creed.

Some of the remarkable benefits offered

• Competitive salary
• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for associates and families
• Free Mental Health, Financial Wellness, and Legal Counseling benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Robust parental leave program
• Care Relief Fund to help associates in need
• Associate Assistance Program
• Paid volunteer time
• Being a Culture Champion at Milo’s
• Wear the HAT (Hungry-Agile-Together)
• Work effectively with others
• Help our TEAm achieve safety, quality, and production goals
• Interact positively, be self-aware, avoid negative commentary
• Commit to outstanding attendance
• Conduct yourself respectfully with all Milo's TEAm members

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a People First company, Milo’s is committed to uplifting our associates, customers, and fans no matter their gender, race, or creed. We invest in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in all areas of our business ecosystem. We champion these efforts through partnerships, education, and events to support and celebrate our diverse workforce and networks.

The Brew & Processing Manager

The Brew & Processing Manager leads daily brewing operations to meet quality, safety, and production goals, manages compliance with relevant safety and food standards, oversees brew scheduling to meet production targets, maintains equipment and sanitation practices, and fosters a high-performance team culture. The Brew & Processing Manager serves as back-up to the Manufacturing Manager providing compliance support, operational excellence oversight, and leadership development of the production teams, in addition to their primary responsibility of the brew operation. Must be able to work a flexible, on-site schedule to support the 24/7 operation, including some night shift coverage. Work schedule will start on a split shift, ensuring night-shift leadership coverage until 9pm Mon-Thur. at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives across brewing and processing to ensure consistent product flow.
• Maintain compliance with FDA regulations, HACCP requirements, Food Safety Plans, and SQF standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on brewing and processing equipment, technology, and recipe-management systems; guide integration of new flavors, blends, and concentrate processes.
• Build and sustain a High-Performance Work System (HPWS) that supports the brew team’s development, performance, and long-term alignment with business growth.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize tea brewing and CIP systems, improving consistency, product quality, waste reduction, and productivity using established KPIs utilizing Red Zone technology to track performance.
• Coordinate brewing and processing schedules with production needs to ensure accurate forecasting of product supply and demand.
• Standardize processes with brew and batching to minimize variation, produce predictable, repeatable results, while owning the improvement of yield and scrap.
• Oversee processing and brew CIP activities for brew equipment, including sanitation procedures and management of the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
• Ensure proper functioning of all brewing CIP equipment through routine checks using tools such as chart recorders, HDMI screens, 3D TRASAR, chemical titrations, and third-party support.
• Manage chemical ordering and usage, including inventory, storage and removal of empty containers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient brewing environment aligned with sustainability and environmental goals.
• Responsible for the operational startup of new brewing and batching processes and equipment in collaboration with engineering teams and external vendors.
• Lead the development and training of associates within the department.
• Manages staffing schedules to ensure proper coverage for operation while managing set overtime budget.
• Builds and oversees budget for the department and works with site Controller and Plant Director to ensure department costs meet plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Chemical Science, or Engineering preferred; or five years of related experience in a salaried leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience leading a team of >10 associates, ideally in a High-Performance Work System environment.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and present information to employees or customers.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work in areas that may involve exposure to noise, hot surfaces, high-pressure equipment, and cleaning chemicals, while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, goggles, and aprons. Requires attention to detail and the ability to follow established safety protocols to ensure effective and safe cleaning processes.

Company Background

Milo’s Tea Company is a family-owned, Certified Women-Owned business founded in 1946 with a commitment to quality, integrity, responsibility, and safety. We craft delicious teas and lemonades with real ingredients you have in your kitchen, using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. We stay true to our founder's promise: use high-quality, real ingredients, listen to our customers, and never sacrifice taste. As a Platinum-Certified Zero Waste Manufacturer, we lead with purpose — protecting the planet, uplifting people, and giving back through our 1% Profit Pledge. Our mission is simple: spark joy every day. We live by our values: Quality – Delivering exceptional products with integrity Integrity – Doing what’s right for our TEAm, customers, and communities Responsibility – Committing to sustainability and social impact Safety – Prioritizing well-being in everything we do. Our culture is built on the Milo’s HAT: Hungry, Agile, Together — with a mindset of growth, adaptability, and collaboration.

Join Our TEAm

If you're passionate about purpose-driven work and want to be part of a company that values people, innovation, and impact, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.