Brewer

Job Description:

• Oversee all areas of brewing, including quality control processes and therefore will be well versed in scheduling, brewing, cellaring and packaging operations.
• Keep detailed notes and logs.
• Research, develop and test new recipes, creating new beers.
• Perform quality tests using pH meters, and other tools.
• Manage raw materials, inventory control, scheduling and supplier contracts.
• Sanitary sampling, yeast cell counts and record keeping of all beers produced.
• All cellar operations including tank transfers and sanitation procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Coordinating operations with Packaging, Maintenance, QC and Shipping personnel.
• Strong verbal communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Hands-on leadership skills for developing and training a team.
• Good understanding of quality assurance / quality control and problem solving skills and to troubleshoot any beer related issues.
• Assist with client and vendor relationships.
• Participation in events, festivals, promotions, etc., as well as educating and preparing our team for these events.
• Develop production plan, working with Marketing and Operations to ensure the beer is available when it is needed.
• Schedule and perform racking of beer out of tanks.
• Arranging for monthly taste panels to determine above schedules.
• Maintain inventory of tank parts and equipment. Assess equipment purchases and major expenditures to maximize benefit; seek appropriate level approval(s).
• Guarantee a safe working environment for employees by maintaining the facility and equipment in an optimal working environment and enforces adherence to safe work practices.
• With the Operations Manager, develop and review quality reports/statistics to ensure consistent, quality finished goods.  Also, ensure compliance standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to, improved upon where applicable and trained to for new hires/transfers.
• Identify and rectify areas for cost reduction and program improvement.
• Establish key metrics and then develop & implement plans to achieve production goals, always keeping profitability as a priority.
• Ensure team members have the right tools, knowledge and equipment required to do their jobs effectively and safely.
• Support Company events (local or regional) as required; assist Sales Team as needed
• Be a champion for the Company in the brewing community.
• Other duties as required

Education:

• College diploma or University degree