Batching Manager

ASAHI BEER USA INC•Waunakee, WI

9h•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business built around super premium brands — Asahi Super Dry, Twisted Shotz, and Zeitaku Shibori. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, we combine local agility with global scale, supported by Octopi Brewing, our state-of-the-art production facility in Wisconsin. Octopi is a modern, high-capacity facility built from the ground up to produce a wide range of beverages — and we're growing fast. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who knows their way around a brewhouse and knows how to lead a team. The Batching Manager provides direct oversight and support to Octopi's Batching team — owning everything from daily operations and shift scheduling to SOP management, recipe oversight, and continuous improvement. If you're the kind of leader who sets the tone by showing up, rolling up your sleeves, and developing your people, this one's for you. This role reports to the Brewing Production Manager.

Requirements

3+ years of people management experience
5+ years of brewing, cellaring, or beverage production experience — at least 2 years in a production facility
Strong knowledge of liquid process, recipe management, cellar operations, and batching/blending equipment
Experience with SOP creation and management
Familiarity with 5S principles, GMP, and SQF requirements
Proficiency in MS Office
Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed; ability to stand for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Production team leadership and shift management
Recipe and specification oversight in a brewing or beverage environment
Continuous improvement and process optimization
Cross-functional collaboration (Cellar, Packaging, NPD, Scheduling, Maintenance)
SOP development and management
Safety culture ownership and incident investigation
GMP and SQF compliance
Coaching and developing hourly production team members

Responsibilities

Provide daily oversight and direction for the batching team across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts
Own safety — including incident investigations, reporting, and building a safety-first culture
Coach and develop team members using the Brewing Career Matrix
Manage staffing schedules, timecards, attendance, and PTO
Ensure SOPs are current, accurate, and consistently followed
Oversee batching recipes and specifications — including accuracy of new recipes in units, format, raw materials, and process
Work directly with the Recipe Manager and NPD Manager to maintain and update recipes
Drive continuous improvement across batching operations using available tools and analytics
Collaborate with Cellar, Inventory, Packaging, and Scheduling teams to ensure smooth product flow
Coordinate shutdown and preventive maintenance tasks with the team and Maintenance Planner
Manage parts and supplies inventory and ensure storage spaces are maintained to 5S standards
Ensure compliance with GMP and SQF requirements across all related processes
Conduct performance reviews, mid-year check-ins, and regular 1:1s with team members