Brewmaster - La Crosse, United States - City Brewing Co

Description

Job Description

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America's largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

The Brewmaster is responsible for the efficient operation of the Brewing and Batching departments. This position is responsible for the timely and efficient production of finished products in accordance with customer specifications and the principles of good manufacturing practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and support procedures for the efficient production of finished products
• Effectively develop and manage a program to monitor output of the various stages of the brewing process, including record keeping and timely communication of results
• Act as the SME for all brewing-related processes
• Codify, update, and communicate internal and customer quality specifications in a comprehensive and readily accessible form
• Effectively develop and manage a program to monitor output of the various stages of the batching process, including record keeping and timely communication of results
• Effectively troubleshoot causes for deviations from specifications
• Communicate directly with customers regarding department issues, ensuring that customer expectations regarding samples and record keeping are met
• Effectively monitor microbiological and GMP standards and ensure departmental compliance
• Communicate effectively with other department heads regarding liquid supply and quality issues
• Ensure that departmental practices meet Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Provide staff training, development and mentoring as needed to develop the capabilities of the department
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of departmental capital projects
• Manage the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of departmental Continuous Improvement projects
• Manage department materials, including inventory and changes to Bills of Materials
• Manage and motivate a work force of hourly and staff employees to ensure a cost effective allocation of departmental labor
• Provide direction for the brewing and batching maintenance teams
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a managerial position, preferably in the Brewing industry
• B.S. in a related science discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent
• Specialized training in Brewing Science from a recognized Brewing school or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of brewing process optimization delivering consistent quality and cost metrics
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-centered environment
• Ability to prioritize and organize a wide variety of tasks, both personally and for the department
• Working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.