Production Manager

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

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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…