Production Manager

1820 Brands; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

1820 Brands in Maine is seeking a Production Manager with a strong mechanical background to oversee daily production across beer, NA, RTD, and hemp lines. You will lead the floor team, perform preventative maintenance, and keep canning lines running at peak efficiency.

The role requires hands-on expertise with conveyors, seamers, fillers, pumps, and hydraulics, plus leadership to develop operators. You will champion GMPs, safety, and continuous improvements while delivering safe, quality

Qualifications

• Heavy mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience on beverage packaging machinery (canning lines, seamers), pneumatics and hydraulics.
• 3+ years of production/manufacturing experience in brewing, beverage, or liquid packaging.
• Willingness to learn packaging nuances for different liquids (carbonated vs still, traditional vs infused).
• Strong independent problem-solving to diagnose issues and keep lines running safely.
• Proven leadership to manage and develop a team of operators while handling mechanical duties.

Responsibilities

• Total Maintenance Ownership: develop and execute preventative maintenance for all packaging and production machinery.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting & Changeovers: lead equipment changeovers and troubleshoot canning lines, seamers, fillers, and pumps.
• Floor Leadership: manage, train, and schedule production operators to meet daily output targets safely.
• Quality & Safety: ensure adherence to GMPs, OSHA safety standards, and food safety protocols.
• Process Improvement: monitor line efficiency, identify bottlenecks, and upgrade parts to improve yield.

Skills

Heavy Mechanical Aptitude

Production Experience

Adaptability

Independent Problem-Solving

Leadership Skills

Job description

About Us:

At 1820 Brands, we are innovating across the entire beverage spectrum. Our diverse portfolio includes traditional craft beer, craft non-alcoholic (NA) brews, Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails, and cutting-edge hemp-derived beverages. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where quality and adaptability are everything. We are looking for a dedicated Production Manager who understands the machinery just as well as the liquids we put in the cans.

The Role:

We are seeking a Production Manager with a strong mechanical background. Because we produce a wide variety of beverages—our lines require frequent changeovers and precise mechanical oversight. You will oversee the daily production cycle and manage our floor team, but you will also be the one with a wrench in hand when a seamer drifts out of spec, a filler jams, or a pump loses pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Total Maintenance Ownership: Develop, implement, and personally execute the preventative maintenance schedules for all packaging and production machinery. Know when to fix it in-house and when to call in specialized external technicians.
• Mechanical Troubleshooting & Changeovers: Act as the primary mechanic on the floor. Lead equipment changeovers between different product lines (Beer, NA, RTD, Hemp) and troubleshoot canning lines, seamers, fillers, and pumps to eliminate downtime.
• Floor Leadership: Manage, train, and schedule the production operators to ensure daily output targets are met safely and efficiently across all beverage categories.
• Quality & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to GMPs, OSHA safety standards, and specialized food safety protocols required for our diverse product range.
• Process Improvement: Continuously monitor line efficiency (OEE), identify mechanical bottlenecks, and rebuild or upgrade parts to improve yield and reduce waste.

What You Bring (Requirements):

• Heavy Mechanical Aptitude: You are a mechanic at heart. Hands-on, wrench-turning experience with beverage packaging machinery (especially canning lines/seamers), pneumatics, hydraulics, and pumps is an absolute must.
• Production Experience: 3+ years in a manufacturing environment (Brewing, Beverage, or Liquid Packaging experience is highly preferred).
• Adaptability: Experience or willingness to learn the nuances of packaging different liquid types (carbonated vs. still, traditional vs. infused).
• Independent Problem-Solving: You don't wait for a maintenance ticket to get resolved; you resolve it yourself. You can think on your feet, diagnose mechanical issues quickly, and keep the line moving safely.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team of operators while balancing your mechanical duties.

Why Join Us?

• Base salary of $60,000/year.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• The opportunity to take true ownership of a facility and work with a cutting-edge portfolio of traditional and innovative beverages.