Brewer vs production manager

The differences between brewers and production managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a brewer and a production manager. Additionally, a production manager has an average salary of $78,064, which is higher than the $38,123 average annual salary of a brewer.

The top three skills for a brewer include brewery, cleanliness and craft beer. The most important skills for a production manager are continuous improvement, customer service, and quality standards.

Brewer vs production manager overview

	Brewer	Production Manager
Yearly salary	$38,123	$78,064
Hourly rate	$18.33	$37.53
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	1,409	95,561
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	2	2

What does a brewer do?

A brewer specializes in making beers. Even if the extent of their duties vary upon the beer they make or their company of employment, it usually includes selecting and processing beer ingredients, tasting samples, studying reviews and assessments, and developing marketing plans for the finished products. In some companies, a brewer may have managerial tasks, such as planning procedures, setting goals and objectives, conducting research and analyses, delegating responsibilities among staff, and monitoring processes, resolving issues and concerns if any arise.

What does a production manager do?

Production managers work in show business, whether in film, television shows, or theatre productions. They oversee the whole production and ensure that all agreements are met. They manage finances and budget allocation. They oversee the design of costumes and sets. They also manage the timeline of filming and ensure that the production or filming will finish within the agreed timeline. Production managers also ensure that all stakeholders are satisfied. They build meaningful working relationships with everyone involved, from directors to actors to crew members. They try to mitigate any potential challenges in the production budget and schedule.

Brewer vs production manager salary

Brewers and production managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Brewer	Production Manager
Average salary	$38,123	$78,064
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $48,000	Between $50,000 And $120,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	Wyoming	Rhode Island
Best paying company	Feather Falls Casino	Cheniere Energy
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	Technology

Differences between brewer and production manager education

There are a few differences between a brewer and a production manager in terms of educational background:

	Brewer	Production Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 64%	Bachelor's Degree, 62%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Brewer vs production manager demographics

Here are the differences between brewers' and production managers' demographics:

	Brewer	Production Manager
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.0% Female, 11.0%	Male, 76.6% Female, 23.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 5.4% White, 65.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 11.9% Unknown, 4.2% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 5.1% White, 60.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	6%	6%

Differences between brewer and production manager duties and responsibilities

Brewer example responsibilities.

Manage the production of 3 seasonal and 6 regular brews in a 7 bbl brew house system.
Manage time and attendance as well as operator adherence to company policy within in an organization that is ISO compliant.
Operate and manage a working production brewery including scheduling, ordering supplies and ingredients, and maintaining accurate product inventory.
Assist in the HACCP of machinery to meet and exceed global food safety standards.
dry hops, cold breaks, O2 rousting, etc . )
Insure HACCP and SSOP procedures are followed.

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Production manager example responsibilities.

Lead a KAIZEN that save 220k in damages.
Manage lean sigma techniques and Kaizen events to reduce raw material and scrap costs.
Hire and manage crew and locations along with renting necessary film equipment and organizing shoot logistics.
Team member in setting up TPM method of measuring production (OEE), helping to achieve record production results.
Manage data reports, analyze and provide data to improve operational performance to include OEE, process reliability and labor optimization.
Manage production control group and supply replenishment logistics for the manufacturing division.

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Brewer vs production manager skills

Common brewer skills

Brewery, 25%
Cleanliness, 10%
Craft Beer, 10%
Harvest, 5%
Fermenters, 4%
Troubleshoot, 4%

Common production manager skills

Continuous Improvement, 8%
Customer Service, 7%
Quality Standards, 6%
Safety Procedures, 6%
Lean Manufacturing, 6%
Production Supervisors, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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