Assistant Manager, Brewing Quality Assurance (SAPB

Position: Assistant Manager, Brewing Quality Assurance (SAPB)
Location: Breinigsville

We are currently hiring an Assistant Manager, Brewing Quality Assurance at the Samuel Adams Brewery in Breinigsville, PA.

Lead the Quality Mission of the Brewing Department. Work daily with the Brewing team to improve brewing processes through the use of SPC, Lean, and other Quality tools. Must have an intimate knowledge of the brewing processes and what it takes to consistently produce products in specification. This position serves as the backup to the Brewery SQF Practitioner.

What You'll Brew:

* Analyze quality, microbiological, sensory, and process data to identify trends, assess risks, and drive proactive quality improvements across brewery operations.

* Utilize statistical and problem-solving tools to improve process capability, reduce variation, and support data-driven decision-making.

* Partner cross-functionally with Brewing, Operations, Research & Development, Planning, Corporate Quality, and other stakeholders to support brewery-wide quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

* Support a 24/7 brewing operation by providing final quality approval for product release and disposition decisions based on analytical, microbiological, and sensory results.

* Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action activities to address quality deviations, non-conformances, and consumer complaints.

* Monitor consumer complaints, audit findings, and inspection results to identify trends, mitigate risks, and implement sustainable improvements.

* Support and maintain site quality systems, including HACCP, supplier quality management, food defense, food safety, regulatory compliance, and certification requirements.

* Conduct daily and monthly brewery inspections to verify compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), document findings, and communicate opportunities for improvement to site leadership.

* Actively participate in sensory evaluation programs and taste panels to support product quality assessments and continuous product improvement.

* Serve as a quality champion by promoting a culture of quality excellence, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

* Develop, review, revise, and maintain Brewing Quality Assurance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance, accuracy, and alignment with operational, quality, and regulatory requirements.

* Oversee employee training and compliance with current SOPs, quality standards, laboratory practices, and food safety requirements to ensure the consistent execution of quality programs.

* Supervise laboratory personnel to ensure work is performed safely, effectively, and efficiently while providing coaching, training, development, and performance feedback to maintain a high-performing team.

* Conduct and document performance evaluations for hourly employees, establish development plans, and support succession planning and employee growth.

* Maintain proficiency across laboratory and quality functions to provide technical support, operational coverage, and guidance as needed.

* Oversee laboratory equipment qualification, calibration, maintenance, and service programs to ensure equipment remains fit for use and compliant with internal, industry, and regulatory requirements.

* Oversee the procurement and inventory management of laboratory supplies, consumables, and materials required to support quality operations.

* Support product and process trials by coordinating sample collection, test execution, data analysis, interpretation of results, and documentation to ensure quality standards and project objectives are met.

* Maintain awareness of emerging industry trends, technologies, testing methodologies, and best practices to support innovation and continuous improvement within the brewery.

* Act on behalf of the Quality Manager during absences, ensuring continuity of departmental operations, representing Quality in meetings and interactions with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing or communicating quality reports, metrics, and escalations as required.

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

(Minimum Qualifications)

Education (required): 4 year/Bachelor's Degree in related science:
Chemistry, Microbiology or Food Science.

* 3-5 years experience in an analytical laboratory in a Lean Manufacturing environment (brewing preferred)

* Analytical testing experience using GC, spectrophotometer and densitometer.

* Previous supervisory experience.

* Skills

* Strong communication skills

* Tech-savvy; proficient with Excel, Word, Access and Outlook.

* Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays

Desired

Experience:

working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Defense principles

Physical Demands:

* All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s)

* Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test

* Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly

* Regular walking and standing for…