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Production Lead

Carolina Beverage
Cold Spring, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

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.

Our Opportunity: Production Lead

Status: Full Time Day Shift

Hours: 12-hour shift - 6a-6p

Schedule: 2-2-3 rotating shifts (work 15 days a month!)

Compensation: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour depending on experience


Summary

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.


What You Will Be Doing

  • Monitors activities in area of responsibility at all times during shift.
  • Trains and leads, as well as communicates effectively with all co-workers.
  • Works to minimize changeover time.
  • Ensures that every detail and specification of each product is met.
  • Assists in implementing directives of management with assigned workforce.
  • Assist managers in documentation and record keeping for area assigned.
  • Performs appropriate tests on product and processes.
  • Keeps track of assigned inventory and notifies warehouse when low.
  • Is responsible for maintaining proper sanitation, keeping track of what chemicals are used and in what concentration.
  • Helps to evaluate and make suggestions for the continuous improvement of processes in area of responsibility.
  • Must learn and apply new processes and procedures in area of responsibility.
  • Ensures all equipment is maintained and working properly at peak efficiency.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned or required by the supervisor/customer.
  • Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Employee Handbook.
  • Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.


What You Need to Bring

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


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Previous lead/management experience

Job Setting

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 we produce. We are unable to guarantee specific positions, work schedules or work environments that do not include working around alcohol.

Physical Requirements

  • Regular bending, stooping and lifting up to 50lbs regularly.
  • Extended standing on hard surfaces.
  • Will work around noise, dust, variable temperatures and use of production chemicals
  • Vision required: distance, close, color, peripheral and depth perception
  • Frequently required to stand, talk or hear, use hands, feel and reach with hands and arms.
  • Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • Works in a production and warehouse environment, including forklifts, equipment, and damp floors
  • Frequently exposed to working near mechanical parts and exposed to vibration.

What’s In It For You?

At Cold Spring Brewing, we believe in supporting the well-being of our team members both inside and outside the workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days.
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Time off and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future beginning 1st of the month following 6 months
  • Bonuses: Monthly performance-based bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
  • Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Free Uniforms
  • Referral Bonuses


At Cold Spring Brewing, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’re committed to providing you with the resources and support to grow your career, all while fostering a culture of safety, sustainability, and employee empowerment.

If you're ready to make your mark in an industry-leading company and take your career to the next level, join the Brew Crew today!

Salary : $23 - $25

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