Production Manager

Carolina Beverage Group, LLC; Cold Spring (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

End of year bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Life and Disability Insurance

Free Uniforms

Job summary

Cold Spring Brewing Company is seeking Lead Production Associates to support the Bottle Shop and Production Supervisors, training new employees and ensuring plant processes meet productivity goals. The role operates on a 12-hour day shift with a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, averaging 15 workdays per month.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments, improving procedures, and managing hourly staff while maintaining safety, quality, and equipment performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and interpret in English is required.
• Strong mechanical background and troubleshooting skills are needed.
• Good attention to detail and record-keeping are essential.
• Effective communication with all levels of staff, vendors, customers, and visitors is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team and assist supervisors in training new staff.
• Coordinate with departments to improve production processes and implement changes.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to optimize labor costs and line efficiency.
• Develop procedures for production processes and monitor improvements.
• Participate in safety, quality, and audit compliance across the facility.
• Support scheduling and production planning for optimal line use and staffing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English literacy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

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 Day Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift

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

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience

Summary

These Lead positions are responsible to assist Bottle Shop Production Manager and Production Supervisors in training new employees in these areas along with ensuring plant processes in their assigned area is being met to help exceed customer expectations and continue to meet productivity goals.

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure that the new production line initiatives meet organizational objectives this will include changes to technology and systems, changes to business processes and changes in organizational structure and job roles.
• 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 production team for assigned shifts. Assists them with proper production crewing to maintain labor cost and efficiencies.
• Coordinates with necessary departments to develop procedures on processes that affect production. Responsible for evaluating and continuous improvement of these processes.
• Recommends and initiates personnel actions of hourly employees with leads, such as hiring, performance evaluations, promotions, and disciplinary measures.
• Examines and monitors operations, systems and facilities.
• Ensures the highest standards of safety and cleanliness are developed, met and maintained throughout the production facility, and comply with audit requirements.
• Learns and applies new packaging procedures that are best for the company.
• Assists and advises scheduling group on 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 production area.
• Attends and provides training on new processes and equipment. This may include self study.
• Acts as liaison for production processes for customer and vendor visits.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret in English.
• Have a strong mechanical background and ability to troubleshoot
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Position must be able to communicate with all levels of employees, vendors, customers and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations
• Knowledge working in Outlook, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and use of customer portals
• 2-3 years’ experience in a high speed Production environment

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

• Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 50lbs regularly.
• Extended standing on hard surfaces.
• Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
• Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral and depth perception
• Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, use hands, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Works in a production and warehouse environment, including forklifts, equipment, and damp floors
• 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 after receiving your first paycheck
• Bonuses: End of year manager bonus
• 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.