Craft Brewery Production Manager

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY INC; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY INC in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Production Manager to lead production and packaging operations, develop SOPs, and enhance quality control processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of beverage production experience, excels in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys managing teams. Compensation includes a competitive salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years’ experience in beverage production.
• Experience in managing production and/or packaging teams.
• Knowledge of HACCP/GMP and food/beverage standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production, packaging, and quality programs.
• Develop SOPs, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to quality control documentation and standards.

Skills

Beverage production experience (beer, RTD, or CPG preferred)

Managing or supervising production and/or packaging teams

Knowledge of HACCP/GMP programs and food/beverage production standards

Organizational and documentation skills

Experience with CAPA or equivalent quality systems

ERP forecasting/production experience (EKOS Brewing software, O-Beer etc.)

Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Title: Production Manager

Location: Oceanside, CA (On-site)

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 plus annually (DOE) + Benefits

Company: Independent beer and beverage manufacturer with expanding co-pack operations

About Us

We are a growing beer and beverage manufacturer based in Oceanside, California producing ~40,000 BBL annually with planned contract/co-packing. Current production includes beer, RTD’s, Seltzers and minimal NA beverages in cans, bottles, and draft formats. We are investing in systems, structure, and certifications to support continued growth.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our production, packaging, and facility‑level quality programs as we scale. This role is responsible for production and packaging scheduling/purchasing, developing SOPs, training, compliance, and continuous improvement. Success in this role will result in greater organizational structure, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced quality control across all departments.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Scheduling

• Own production, cellar, and packaging schedules across cans, bottles, draft, and co-pack runs
• Coordinate labor, materials, and changeovers to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
• Purchasing, warehouse, and logistics on material readiness and finished goods movement

Quality & Compliance

• Develop and maintain SOPs across brewing, cellar, packaging, and QC functions
• Build and maintain training programs for canning, bottling, brewing, and cellar operations
• Lead and administer CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action) programs
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and other facility‑level certifications/standards
• Ensure QC documentation, traceability, and internal audit functions
• Oversee package quality metrics including DO, CO2, Seams, fill weights, sensory, and shelf checks

Operational Leadership

• Lead canning, bottling, and production floor teams in daily operations
• Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and downtime reduction initiatives
• Promote and enforce cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across the facility
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to solve bottlenecks and reduce waste

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years’ experience in beverage production (beer, RTD, or CPG preferred)
• Experience managing or supervising production and/or packaging teams
• Practical knowledge of HACCP/GMP programs and food/beverage production standards
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Experience with CAPA or equivalent quality systems
• ERP forecasting/production experience (EKOS Brewing software, O‑Beer etc.)
• Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis

Preferred

• Brewery, distillery, co‑pack, or beverage CPG background
• Experience developing training programs and SOPs
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (5S, TPM, Lean, etc.)
• Knowledge of sensory programs, DO/CO2 monitoring, tunnel pasteurization, etc.
• Experience supporting customer audits or facility certifications

What We’re Looking For

• Thrives in a fast‑growing, operationally complex environment
• Enjoys building structure, systems, and training programs
• Can own production and ensure QC functions
• Works well on the floor with hands‑on teams
• Can equally manage documentation, scheduling, and compliance work
• Wants to help scale a facility from craft‑scale to mid‑market beverage manufacturing

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 plus DOE
• Health, PTO, and additional benefits available
• Strong growth opportunity as co‑pack volume expands

To Apply

Submit résumé and brief cover letter outlining relevant experience.