Production Manager/Brewmaster

ProBrewer / Real Beer Media; Brewer (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic brewery is seeking a Production Manager/Brewmaster to lead brewing operations and manage a contract brewing program. Ideal candidates will have strong brewing expertise, excellent people management skills, and a commitment to quality and sustainability. This key leadership role offers a competitive salary and benefits, alongside the opportunity to contribute to a passionate craft beer community.

Benefits

Health benefits with up to 90% company contribution

Qualifications

• Expertise brewing on a 30BBL system.
• Management and communication skills along with brewing talent.
• Commitment to quality and environmental sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead brewing operations and manage complex production timelines.
• Develop contract brewing program and mentor staff, particularly the head brewer.
• Focus on quality, minimizing batch errors, and developing sustainability goals.

Skills

Brewing expertise

People management

Communication

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Production Manager/Brewmaster - Old Bust Head Brewing Co

Production Manager/Brewmaster - Old Bust Head Brewing Co

06-09-2025, 07:21 AM

We’re hiring a Production Manager/Brewmaster to join our executive management team and lead brewing operations across distribution, contract brewing, and taproom. This leadership role requires strong production expertise, excellent people management skills, and a passion for craft beer, quality, and sustainability.

Requirements:

• Expertise brewing on a 30BBL system
• Enthusiasm for growing our contract brewing program
• Excellent management and communication skills
• Great collaborator and strong understanding of craft beer market
• Brewing talent and a refined palate
• Able to manage complex production timelines across multiple business units
• A consistent focus on quality and track record of minimal batch errors
• Numerical and Analytical skills
• A commitment to environmental sustainability

Highly Desirable:

• Experience as brewmaster for a distributing microbrewery
• Mechanical aptitude and commitment to proactive maintenance
• Past recognition/awards for beer/cider

We’re seeking an experienced Production Manager/Brewmaster to join our leadership team. This is a key role for someone who is deeply invested in the overall success of the company, values collaboration, communicates effectively, and brings a strong understanding of the craft beer market. In addition to managing brewing operations the right candidate will take ownership of our contract brewing program, recognizing its importance to the business and contributing to its development with solid sales instincts and professionalism. Strong people management skills are essential as well as an interest in developing staff, particularly mentoring a head brewer. Numerical and analytical skills are important, with a solid grasp of costing, margins, and balancing inventory and demand.

Salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 with contract bonus potential. Health benefits included with company contribution up to 90%. To apply or learn more, contact [e-mail] .