Batching Manager

City Brewing Company - Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America's largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Batching Manager is responsible for the efficient operation of the Batching and Government Cellar areas. This department is responsible for the timely and efficient production of teas, energy drinks, and flavored malt beverages in accordance with the principles of good manufacturing practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively manage and motivate a work force of hourly and staff employees to ensure a cost effective allocation of departmental labor.
• Design and support procedures for the efficient production of blended beverages.
• Effectively develop and manage a program to monitor output of the various stages of the batching process, including record keeping and timely communication of results.
• Codify, update, and communicate internal and customer quality specifications in a comprehensive and readily accessible form.
• Effectively troubleshoot causes for deviations from specifications.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding Batching issues and help ensure that customer expectations regarding samples and record keeping are met.
• Effectively monitor microbiological and GMP standards and ensure departmental compliance.
• Communicate effectively with other Department Heads regarding liquid supply and quality issues
• Ensure that departmental practice meets Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Provide for staff and personal training as needed in a learning organization.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring departmental capital projects.
• Manage the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of departmental Continuous Improvement projects.
• Effectively manage Batching department materials, including inventory and changes to Bills of Materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three to five years experience in a managerial position, preferably in the Brewing or beverage industries.
• B.Sc. in a related science discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent.
• Specialized training in Brewing Science from a recognized Brewing school, or equivalent experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Should have the ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment.
• Should have the ability to prioritize and organize a wide variety of tasks, both personally and for the department.
• Should have a good working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.