Ingredient Control - Lead

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing, a premier contract beverage producer, seeks an Ingredient Control Manager overseeing pre-weigh processes and kit assembly on a full-time night shift in Cold Spring, MN. You will liaise between customers and the company, monitor shift activities, and lead a team to ensure recipes and FEFO compliance.

You'll manage inventory, calibrate equipment, train staff, and drive continuous improvement while adhering to GMP and HACCP standards in a fast-paced facility that handles

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret formulas and procedures in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills.
• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the company and customer while maintaining confidentiality.
• Monitor shift activities to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Train and lead co-workers; communicate effectively.
• Minimize changeover time to improve throughput.
• Ensure recipes and directions are followed precisely.
• Oversee kit assembly and inventory tracking; maintain FEFO compliance.
• Evaluate processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Status: Full Time Night Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift - 6p-6a

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

[Plus, a $2.00 night shift differential, if applicable]

Summary

Through the Ingredient Control Manager and Supervisor, this position oversees all Ingredient Control pre-weigh processes during their shift. This position is also responsible for keeping the Manager and other management informed of the above process in addition to being the liaison between the company and customer. This position is responsible for leading kit assembly for the production plant including pre-weigh ingredients, track inventory, and follow detailed instructions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Being sensitive to Confidentiality Agreements, works as liaison between the company and customer.


• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.


• Trains and leads, as well as communicates effectively with all co-workers.


• Works to minimize change over time.


• Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.


• Ensures co-workers follow recipes and directions, “to the letter.”


• Oversees kitting, preparation for kitting, movement to storage and all associated record keeping.


• Ensures FEFO (First Expired First Out) is being followed with all ingredient consumption.


• Responsible for evaluating and making suggestions for the continuous improvement of processes in area of responsibility.


• Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.


• Ensures all equipment is maintained, calibrated, and works properly at peak efficiency.


• Pre-weigh Ingredients following customer specific recipes.


• Maintains cleanliness of areas responsible for.


• Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.


• Assists in conducting physical counts on customer owned inventories


• 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:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment


• Ability to read and interpret formulas and procedures in English.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems


• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations


• 1-3 years’ experience in a Production environment is preferred, but not required.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds occasionally


• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds frequently


• Extended standing on hard surfaces.


• Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral and depth perception


• Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, use hands to finger, feel and reach with hands and arms.


• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.


• Occasionally exposed to working on elevated platforms, confined spaces, with fumes or airborne particles and/or toxic/caustic chemicals, and his pressure steam.


• Frequently exposed to working near mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.

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 1st 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 1st of the month following 6 months


• Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses


• 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.