Brewing Supervisor - 3rd shift

City Brewing Company; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewing Company is seeking a Brewing Supervisor to oversee shift operations in the Brewing department and provide mentorship to brewing operators. The role collaborates with the Batching team to synchronize capabilities and support development opportunities.

It also involves guiding teams through new product implementations and driving efficiency across the department. Responsibilities include ensuring QA, GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and TTB compliance, while managing production records and

Qualifications

• Associates degree or brewing studies preferred; will consider related experience.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office; MS Excel proficiency.
• Prior experience coaching and mentoring frontline teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations to meet filtration and brewing schedule requirements.
• Ensure safety protocols, GMPs, PPE adherence, and quality/TTB compliance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and manage shift data entry.
• Conduct shift hand-offs and coach operators for safety and growth.
• Assist with inventory, internal audits (GMP/HACCP/Safety) and product changes.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Coaching/Mentoring

Education

Associate degree or brewing studies

High school diploma + relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City Brewing Company - Who We Are

City Brewing & Beverage is a leading U.S. co-manufacturer for top beverage brands. With more than 25 years of experience and state-of-the-art high scale and high volume facilities, we have the ability to produce a diverse portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We foster a collaborative, growth-focused workplace where employees are empowered to learn, lead, and make an impact while helping shape the future of the beverage industry.

City Brewing & Beverage is a leading U.S. co-manufacturer for top beverage brands. With more than 25 years of experience and state-of-the-art high scale and high volume facilities, we have the ability to produce a diverse portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We foster a collaborative, growth-focused workplace where employees are empowered to learn, lead, and make an impact while helping shape the future of the beverage industry.

Job Summary

This position will oversee shift operations of the Brewing department while providing mentorship and coaching to brewing operators. This role will also work closely with our Batching team to ensure capabilities across both departments are synchronized and team members are provided with development opportunities. The Brewing Supervisor will also manage their team through large process changes as City regularly onboards new products and customers. They will also work with their team to identify new opportunities for efficiency and standardization across the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversees operations to complete filtration and brewing schedule requirements
• Ensures team follows all safety protocols and policies, including following GMPs and wearing appropriate PPE at all times
• Troubleshoots production issues
• Ensures quality and TTB compliance
• Manages data entry of production records during their shift;
• Conducts shift hand-off meetings with to ensure effective shift exchange
• Analyzes and resolves challenges within the Brewhouse and assists team members with problem solving and troubleshooting as issues arise
• Provides coaching to operators as needed to ensure safety and professional growth
• Initiates personnel actions, such as performance evaluations and disciplinary measures
• Assists with inventory management across the Brewhouse
• Assists in internal auditing, such as for GMP, HACCP and Safety
• Ensures compliance with Internal, Federal, State and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA and TTB
• Finds opportunities for increased efficiency and trains operators on new ways of working to do so
• Leads team through new product implementations to ensure clarity and quality throughout the production cycle

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or brewing studies preferred. Will consider high school diploma with combination of work experience to include technical brewing knowledge and frontline leadership
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a production facility; beverage/food production experience, preferred
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Prior experience successfully coaching and mentoring team members
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in MS Office Suite, including MS Excel
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including weekends, to maintain 24/7 production

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.