Brewing Supervisor - 3rd shift

City Brewing Company; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewing Company in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a Brewing Supervisor to oversee shift operations in the Brewing department. This position involves mentoring team members, coordinating with the Batching team, and identifying opportunities for efficiency. Candidates should have brewing knowledge and production experience, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in a production facility, ideally with beverage/food production. This role facilitates a flexible schedule to ensure continuous production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years work experience in a production facility, preferably in beverage/food production.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations of the Brewing department.
• Mentor and coach brewing operators.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and GMP.
• Analyze and resolve production challenges.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong computer skills

Planning and organizational skills

Team coaching

Education

Associate's Degree or brewing studies

High-school diploma with technical brewing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Excel

Job description

About Us

City Brewing Company – Who We Are. We are proud to be North America’s largest co‑packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focus on Safety, Quality, Communication, Growth, and Performance, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

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 manage the team through large process changes as City regularly onboards new products and customers. They will work with their team to identify new opportunities for efficiency and standardization across the department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations to complete filtration and brewing schedule requirements.
• Ensure team follows all safety protocols and policies, including following GMPs and wearing appropriate PPE at all times.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Ensure quality and TTB compliance.
• Manage data entry of production records during their shift.
• Conduct shift hand‑off meetings to ensure effective shift exchange.
• Analyze and resolve challenges within the Brewhouse and assist team members with problem solving and troubleshooting as issues arise.
• Provide coaching to operators as needed to ensure safety and professional growth.
• Initiate personnel actions, such as performance evaluations and disciplinary measures.
• Assist with inventory management across the Brewhouse.
• Assist in internal auditing, such as for GMP, HACCP and Safety.
• Ensure compliance with Internal, Federal, State, and local guidelines and regulations including GMP, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and TTB.
• Find opportunities for increased efficiency and train operators on new ways of working to do so.
• Lead the team through new product implementations to ensure clarity and quality throughout the production cycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and/or brewing studies preferred. Will consider high‑school diploma with a 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 Brewing Company 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.