Brewhouse Manager

Carolina Beverage Group; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing is seeking a Brewhouse Manager to oversee the entire brewhouse operations and lead the brewing team. The role focuses on directing production, quality, and efficiency across wort production, fermentation and packaging, while collaborating with sales and marketing on product development.

The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, leadership experience, and the ability to manage labor costs.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot.
• Experience with Proliet and Brewmax software.
• Able to stand/walk on hard surfaces and work in office and production environments.
• Regular lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in Outlook and MS Office (Word, Excel) and customer portals.
• Work around noise, dust and varying temperatures; production chemicals present.
• Effective communication with all levels of employees, vendors and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee brewing operations, including wort production, fermentation, filtration, scheduling, sanitation, inventory and record keeping.
• Train and schedule brewing team; manage labor costs and efficiency.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing on new product development and staff events.
• Develop and improve brewing processes and ensure compliance with GMP and quality standards.
• Lead recruitment, evaluations, promotions and disciplinary actions for hourly staff.
• Monitor operations and facilities for safety, cleanliness and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical background

Leadership/management

Communication across levels

MS Office

Tools

Proliet/Brewmax software

Job description

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Brewhouse Manager

Full Time Management Cold Spring, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4313

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Join The Brew Crew – Crafting Quality with Intention!

With roots dating back to 1874, Cold Spring Brewing is a leader in contract beverage production, serving customers nationwide from our state-of-the-art facilities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest. As one of the most diverse and flexible beverage manufacturers in the country, we produce everything from teas and energy drinks to malt-based beverages.

Our Opportunity: Brewhouse Manager

Status: Full Time Day Shift

Hours: 8-hour shift

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 per year depending on experience

Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the brewing team along with managing, directing, and implementing operations strategies and objectives to ensure the achievement of company goals, while maintaining the highest level of quality and efficiency. The position manages all aspects of the brewhouse. Candidate must be able to manage and work well with other managers.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage and maintain all aspects of brewing. Including, but not limited to wort production, fermentation, filtration, scheduling, sanitation, inventory and record keeping.
• Strive to achieve quick adoption of change and ensure efficient understanding and training in order to achieve organizational proficiency to handle new initiatives and projects.
• Manages, trains and schedules for brewing team for assigned shifts. Assists them with proper operation crewing to maintain labor cost and efficiencies.
• Partner with sales and marketing on new product development. Works with marketing to ensure merchandising, tours, samplings and events are appropriately staffed with trained and knowledgeable brewhouse employees.
• Develops procedures on processes to further advance brewing operations. Responsible for evaluating and continuous improvement of these processes and all brewing operations.
• Recommends and initiates personnel actions of hourly employees with supervisor, leads, such as hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Examines and monitors brewing operations, systems and facilities.
• Ensures the highest standards of safety and cleanliness are developed, met and maintained throughout the brewhouse, and comply with audit requirements.
• Learns and applies new brewing procedures that are best for the company.
• Assists and advises scheduling group on beer production schedule to ensure efficient use of production lines and personnel.
• Attends department head meetings to keep group apprised of any issues or concerns in the brewhouse.
• Attends and provides training on new processes and equipment. This may include self study.
• Acts as liaison for the brewhouse for customer and vendor visits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have a strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to run Proliet and Brewmax software
• Extended standing and walking on hard surfaces, along with working in an office environment
• Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience in brewhouse operations is preferred
• Previous Brewing lead/management experience is preferred

Job Setting

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Employees will experience varying physical demands throughout the day, including standing for extended periods, walking on occasionally slippery floors, and handling equipment or materials.

Due to the nature of the facility, temperatures may fluctuate based on outside weather conditions including heat and cold.

The work environment can be loud, and hearing protection (ear plugs) is required. Additionally, to ensure safety and hygiene, employees must wear hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry while on the production floor.

Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.

What’s In It For You?

At Cold Spring Brewing, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1 st of the month following 60 days.
• Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning after receiving your first paycheck
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free Uniforms

At Cold Spring Brewing, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.