Production Manager (Brewing & Bottling exp. req.)

Production Manager (Brewing & Bottling exp. req.)
Location: near Broomfield, CO
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus Potential + Benefits
Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, 401k, Paid Vacation & Sick Time
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship & Relocation: Not available

Production Manager (Brewing & Bottling exp. req.) Description

Our client in the food & beverage production industry is looking to add a Production Manager to their team near Broomfield, CO. Reporting to the COO, you’ll lead a production team made up of 7-10 employees and will play a hands-on role in daily operations. This position offers a high level of autonomy and ownership, with minimal bureaucracy and the ability to make real decisions without layers of red tape. You will oversee all aspects of brewing and production, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality output while managing costs and efficiency. This is a highly hands-on leadership role, with 50%+ of your time spent on the production floor. It’s an amazing opportunity to join a small, tight-knit organization that values collaboration and empowerment. 

Production Manager (Brewing & Bottling exp. req.) Responsibilities 

•    Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
•    Step in to run production lines as needed
•    Schedule and manage production labor to meet output and cost goals
•    Oversee brewing, bottling/packaging, line changeovers, maintenance, and sanitation
•    Manage, mentor, and develop production staff
•    Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
•    Maintain and create procedure documentation
•    Ensure records are maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements
•    Coordinate with logistics, warehousing, procurement, and quality departments
•    Ensure quality initiatives are in place
•    Participate in product testing

Production Manager (Brewing & Bottling exp. req.) Qualifications 

•    3+ years of supervisory/management experience required
•    3+ years of production/manufacturing experience required
•    Brewing and bottling experience required
•    Strong mechanical aptitude required
•    Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools required