QC Lead

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: Charlotte, NC

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Join OMB — Where Craft, Culture, and Culinary Excellence Meet

As Charlotte’s original independent brewery and a nationally recognized destination—voted USA Today’s Best Biergarten in America—The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) is synonymous with quality, authenticity, and community.

We’re seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quality Control Lead to oversee our QC program and ensure every pint of OMB beer meets our uncompromising standards. This hands-on leader will drive quality initiatives across brewing, fermentation, filtration, yeast management, and packaging while supporting continuous improvement and team development.

This is more than a quality role—it’s an opportunity to influence production excellence, shape processes, and uphold OMB’s reputation as Charlotte’s premier craft brewery.

About OMB

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Founded in 2009, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is Charlotte’s premier craft brewery, proudly producing beers in strict accordance with the German Purity Law (Reinheitsgebot of 1516). OMB’s commitment to quality extends from its handcrafted lagers and ales to the vibrant biergarten culture it fosters in the community.

From our flagship Lower South End campus to the recently opened Ballantyne location (2024) —and with Mount Holly (2026) and beyond on the horizon—OMB delivers an unmatched blend of craftsmanship, hospitality, and local pride.

What You’ll Do:

Quality Monitoring & Analysis

• Oversee brewing, fermentation, filtration, yeast management, and packaging to ensure compliance with OMB standards.
• Conduct microbiological, chemical, and sensory testing on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished beer.
• Perform daily operational walkthroughs to assess cleanliness and maintain quality scorecards.
• Develop and maintain upper and lower control limits for critical parameters in new and existing products.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the annual HACCP evaluation and support ongoing food safety initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track and trend production data to identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Train and mentor team members in proper sanitation, sampling, and quality control procedures.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Beer stipend and employee discount (food, merchandise, and beer)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Food Science) or formal brewing education from an accredited program.
• 3–5 years of quality or production experience in a craft brewery or related beverage facility.
• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, brewing science, and quality assurance.
• Working knowledge of brewing and packaging equipment and processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic data analysis.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, as needed.
• Experience with HACCP systems and sensory panel coordination.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

OMB Core Values

• Dedication to quality, no shortcuts
• Integrity, do the right thing
• Service-minded
• Point of pride in the community
• Lead, don’t follow
• Team

Additional Requirements to Consider

• All candidates must pass a pre-employment/post offer background check
• Applications are reviewed regularly for both locations. If we would like to move forward with the interview process, HR will contact you via phone or email.
• Positions are posted and maintained regularly. If you have not received any communication from HR, we may not have an open position at the time, but may contact you for a future position.
• OMB Participates in E-Verify for employment verification.
• OMB is an equal opportunity employer that hires individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities.