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Armor Brewing Co

Sous Chef at Armor Brewing Co

Allen, TX

$46K - $62K/yr

Manage inventory levels, monitor food costs, and assist in ordering supplies to ensure optimal ... innovation are valued. Armor Brewing Co is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a ...

Upstream Brewing Company

Head Brewer

Omaha, NE · On-site

This is a leadership role for someone who thrives equally in production, innovation, quality, team ... brewing operations, including production planning, cellar management, quality assurance, recipe ...

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How much do innovation brewing manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for innovation brewing manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Innovation Brewing Manager do?

An Innovation Brewing Manager is responsible for developing new beer recipes, overseeing experimental brewing processes, and managing the launch of novel products for a brewery. They collaborate with brewing teams, marketing departments, and sometimes customers to identify trends and create unique beverages that stand out in the market. Their role often includes researching ingredients, refining brewing techniques, and ensuring quality control for new products. Ultimately, they help drive growth and creativity within a brewery's product line.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Innovation Brewing Manager?

To thrive as an Innovation Brewing Manager, you need deep expertise in brewing science, recipe development, and quality assurance, typically supported by a brewing degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with pilot brewing systems, data analysis software, and sensory evaluation tools is commonly required. Creativity, strong project management, and effective collaboration are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure the successful creation of unique beer products, efficient production processes, and alignment with market trends.

How does an Innovation Brewing Manager typically collaborate with other departments to develop new products?

An Innovation Brewing Manager works closely with teams such as marketing, sales, quality assurance, and supply chain to bring new beer concepts to life. They often coordinate brainstorming sessions with marketing to identify consumer trends, collaborate with production teams to test recipes on pilot systems, and consult with quality assurance to ensure product consistency and compliance. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as the Innovation Brewing Manager serves as a bridge between creative product development and practical implementation. This cross-functional collaboration is key to successfully launching innovative brews that meet market demands.

What is the difference between Innovation Brewing Manager vs Brewing Supervisor?

AspectInnovation Brewing ManagerBrewing Supervisor
CredentialsRelevant brewing certifications, management experienceBrewing certifications, technical brewing skills
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple brewing processes, manages teamsSupervises brewing line operations, assists brewers
Industry UsageUsed in breweries with innovation or R&D departmentsCommon in production-focused breweries

The Innovation Brewing Manager typically has a broader role involving management and innovation initiatives, while the Brewing Supervisor focuses on overseeing daily brewing operations. Both roles require brewing certifications, but the manager often combines technical expertise with leadership skills to drive new product development and process improvements.

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Infographic showing various Innovation Brewing Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Manager, Technical Brewing

Columbia, SC • On-site

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$98K - $115K/yr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives.Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, includingWhite Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Execute Brewing technical services across US sites, to ensure excellence in GFB production and Blend Quality through management of fermentation, filtration, and blending processes

Accountabilities:Conduct Quality Innovation for US Brewing and 3rd Party mfg.
  • Conduct innovation trial including assess technical feasibility, and evaluate sensory, micro & analytical across sites
  • Management of the commercialization of innovation projects while scaling from concept to finished products
Conduct Quality Assurance for US Brewing and Copack Network (liquid)
  • Management of the brewing and blending processes for our products with an emphasis on safety, quality and service while monitoring losses at a plant level
  • Management of brew formulations and GFB production standard and Blending Requirements
Conduct Audit & Certification for Brewing and 3rd Party mfg.
  • Audit & certify current & new in-house plants, co-man, co-packers, suppliers, and distributors
  • Provide support technical for co-packers
  • Support QA with performance data and changes to local protocol & policy needs
  • GFB and FG Sensory Scores
  • GFB and Blend Loss Rates
  • Fermentation and GFB Analytics and Micro
  • Consumer Complaints
Own:
  • Execute cross-site Technical Services for North America Brewing including Quality Innovation, Quality Assurance, and Audit and Certification of In-house and 3rd Party mfg.
Influence:
  • Manufacturing and supplier decisions in US related to Brewing, Filtration, and Blending
  • Local blending needs for new product innovation across US sites with International Support
Veto:
  • In-house and 3rd Party based on severity of Audit results
  • Site specific policies, protocols, procedures, and innovation commercialization
Critical Relationships:
  • Local Site Brewing and Quality: support audit of current operations and new product innovation
  • Product Development, Engineering, and Packaging Technical Services: collaborate on Projects, Innovation, and Audit tasks and decisions
  • Supply Chain: solve production Quality concerns, test samples, and raise potential issues
Skills Needed To Be Successful:
  • Degree or diploma in related field (e.g., Brewing, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Micro, Food Science, Operations)
  • 5+ years of Brewing/Carbonated Beverage/Alcohol Operations or Quality experience in a high speed, multi-sku facility
  • Expert knowledge of brewing, filtration, high speed blending and associated testing / Quality procedures
Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

  • Competitive annual salary $98,000 - $115,000 in Columbia, SC
  • Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
  • Company matching 401(k) contributions
  • Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
  • Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappyto stay ahead of industry giants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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