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Innovation Program Manager
Full Time • Hendler Family Brewing Company
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Title: Innovation Program Manager
Department: Production
Reports To: Founding Brewer
Salary Range: $70,000-$90,000
Hendler Family Brewing Company is looking for an Innovation Program Manager to join our team. Working closely with leadership, production, and commercial teams, the Innovation Program Manager supports the development and refinement of products and processes across our multi-brand craft beverage company, including beer and non-beer beverages. This highly cross-functional position bridges creative development, technical brewing and beverage knowledge, and experience in practical production realities. It requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise and project management skills.
The Innovation Program Manager will work closely with a wide variety of stakeholders throughout the life cycle of each product. Success in this role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined project coordination, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to turning new ideas into well-executed, scalable offerings that reflect both our craft standards and business goals. This is a new position.
Essential Duties:
Technical Innovation and R&D
- Translate creative concepts into scalable, production-ready processes
- Oversee production of pilot batches on a dedicated innovation brewhouse
- Lead the creation and refinement of products across beer, RTDs, and alternative beverage formats
- Identify opportunities for process optimization, quality improvement, and efficiency gains across brewing, cellar, and packaging operations
- Provide technical expertise on formulation, ingredient selection, supplier evaluation, and process design
- Ensure innovations are practical, repeatable, and scalable
- Support regulatory awareness and compliance considerations for new beverage categories and ingredients
- Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure readiness for commercialization
- Consult in equipment purchases or repurposing of existing equipment or facilities
Collaboration & Project Management
- Act as a key liaison between executive leadership, marketing/sales, and production
- Balance a high volume of concurrent projects with varying priorities and levels of complexity
- Maintain clear documentation, workflows, and handoff procedures
- Champion and strengthen our culture of continuous improvement
- Foster a collaborative environment while setting clear priorities and managing time effectively in response to company needs
Job Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in craft beverage innovation, R&D, or related technical roles (experience in process improvement, QA/QC, or food science is a plus)
- Strong technical knowledge of brewing and non-beer beverage production processes, ingredients, and quality systems
- Proven ability to manage complex, overlapping projects
- Hands-on experience with pilot systems, test brewing, or scaled experimentation
- Ability to work effectively with both executive leadership and production teams
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
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Ability to work in frequently loud environments - Ability/knowledge to safely work with chemicals present in the brewery
- Conditions can run from wet, hot and cold conditions, depending on season
ABOUT US
The Hendler Family Brewing Company IS PROUDLY INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY-OWNED.
HFBCo was founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler and is still family owned to this day. Our mission? Create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.
HFBCo is proud to offer the following benefits to our valued employees:
- Medical, Dental, Vision start on day one
- Matching 401k
- Paid time off, Vacation, Sick time, Company holidays
- Training and industry related education
- Membership in Master Brewers Association of the Americas
- Employee Meals
- Free case of our beer weekly (must be 21+ years of age)
HFBCo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@hendlerfamilybrewingco.com.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hendler Family Brewing Co.
PROUDLY INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY OWNED
The story of Hendler Family Brewing Company is rooted in family values, entrepreneurial spirit, and a strong commitment to craft and community. Brothers Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler continue a decades-old legacy that began in the 1950’s, when their grandfather, Richard Hendler, founded the Saxony Ice Company in New York. Their first jobs were alongside their father, Paul, and uncle, Jeff, who carried on the family business.
Guided by these values, Hendler Family Brewing Company has grown from Jack’s Abby Craft Lagers into a flourishing family business. Beyond brewing, the company continues to invest in its people and community by offering diverse career opportunities, providing nearly 300 jobs across five permanent locations in Massachusetts.
Jack's Abby Craft Lagers
Founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric, and Sam Hendler, Jack’s Abby has become a mainstay of the craft brewing scene in the Northeast and nationwide.
Jack’s Abby brews lagers and only lagers. Born in Bavaria over 500 years ago, lagers became beloved across Europe. Lagers feature a distinctive smoothness and fullness that no other beer has and that we think everyone deserves.
Since its inception, the brewery has continued to uphold its mission of creating high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.
Jack's Beverage Company
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Today, Night Shift Brewing continues to grow, fueled by the same commitment to creativity, quality, and community. With a dedicated team of hardworking staff, the company operates a taproom and brewery in Everett, a restaurant and brewery at Lovejoy Wharf in Boston, and a handful of seasonal Owl’s Nest beer gardens. Its portfolio of beverages can be found across the Northeast and beyond. Night Shift Brewing remains focused on three core values—inclusivity, innovation, and ingenuity—while embracing the mantra “all styles welcome.” We invite anyone and everyone to join us in welcoming all styles of beverages, people, and ideas. Welcome to the Night Shift.
Wormtown Brewery
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As word spread, so did the brewery. What started as a small Worcester operation grew into two taprooms and a brand recognized across New England. But no matter how far the beer travels, the mission remains the same: to craft high-quality beer that brings people together with a smile, one pint at a time.
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Medical, Dental, Vision
start on day one
Matching 401k
after 9 months of employment
Paid time off
Vacation, Sick Time, Company Holidays
Training
and industry related education
Employee Meals
Free case of our beer weekly
must be 21+ years of age