Craft Brewery Production Manager

Belching Beaver Brewery INC.•Oceanside, CA

130d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Production Manager to lead our production, packaging, and facility-level quality programs as we scale. This role is responsible for production and packaging scheduling/purchasing, developing SOPs, training, compliance, and continuous improvement. Success in this role will result in greater organizational structure, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced quality control across all departments. We are a growing beer and beverage manufacturer based in Oceanside, California producing ~40,000 BBL annually with planned contract/co-packing. Current production includes beer, RTD’s, Seltzers and minimal NA beverages in cans, bottles, and draft formats. We are investing in systems, structure, and certifications to support continued growth.

Requirements

3–7+ years’ experience in beverage production (beer, RTD, or CPG preferred)
Experience managing or supervising production and/or packaging teams
Practical knowledge of HACCP/GMP programs and food/beverage production standards
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Experience with CAPA or equivalent quality systems
ERP forecasting/production experience (EKOS Brewing software, O-Beer etc.)
Proficiency in Excel and basic data analysis

Nice To Haves

Brewery, distillery, co-pack, or beverage CPG background
Experience developing training programs and SOPs
Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies (5S, TPM, Lean, etc.)
Knowledge of sensory programs, DO/CO2 monitoring, tunnel pasteurization, etc.
Experience supporting customer audits or facility certifications

Responsibilities

Own production, cellar, and packaging schedules across cans, bottles, draft, and co-pack runs
Coordinate labor, materials, and changeovers to maximize throughput and minimize downtime
Purchasing, warehouse, and logistics on material readiness and finished goods movement
Develop and maintain SOPs across brewing, cellar, packaging, and QC functions
Build and maintain training programs for canning, bottling, brewing, and cellar operations
Lead and administer CAPA (Corrective Action Preventative Action) programs
Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMP, and other facility-level certifications/standards
Ensure QC documentation, traceability, and internal audit functions
Oversee package quality metrics including DO, CO2, Seams, fill weights, sensory, and shelf checks
Lead canning, bottling, and production floor teams in daily operations
Drive operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and downtime reduction initiatives
Promote and enforce cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards across the facility
Collaborate cross-functionally to solve bottlenecks and reduce waste