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HEAD BREWER / PRODUCTION MANAGER

UNION Craft Brewing was created around the idea that great beer has the power to unite diverse communities and invigorate neighborhoods and cities. Beer Unites! is not just a tagline, it’s the underlying philosophy of everything we believe in as a business. Good beer brings good people together for good times—and good works.

UNION Craft Brewing is currently looking for a Head Brewer/Production Manager. This person will oversee all aspects and processes around the production of beer in our brewery and will be responsible for the successful overall operation and execution of our Production department. This person also spends a lot of time leading the department into the future, participating in expansion projects and liquid R&D. They will be leading from the front, developing their team, and sharing in our collective success. Finally, this person will be an integral part of our management team and will be involved in overall brewery-level strategic decisions.

The Head Brewer/Production Manager is expected to bring an energetic, passionate, proactive, and innovative attitude.  This position requires exceptional planning and communication skills, a flexible approach to problem-solving, and strong leadership and people skills.

Reports Directly to CEO

Responsibilities

Personnel Management

  • Directly Manage Brewing, Cellaring Depts and Special Projects
  • Develop and Lead training programs for Production team             
  • Create and ensure SOPs are followed and improved upon
  • Cover shifts in Brewing and Cellaring as necessary to identify areas for process improvements
  • Conduct bi-annual performance reviews with all direct reports
  • Lead hiring and disciplinary procedures as necessary

Process Management

  • Serve as first point of contact for Brewing Process and Equipment troubleshooting
  • Manage Brewing and Cellaring recipe and process control
  • Frequent development of new recipes, using both our 10 bbl and 60 bbl brew systems
  • Coordinate with in-house QA/QC Specialist, integrating quality data with recipe control
  • Lead Preventative Maintenance efforts on all brewing-related equipment
  • Work closely with 3rd party maintenance providers on repair, maintenance, and project needs
  • Maintain a high standard of facility cleanliness and organization
  • Identify and address opportunities to increase operational safety, efficiency, and quality
  • Responsible for creating, administering, training and maintaining Health & Safety procedures

Scheduling

  • Communicate Daily/Weekly production schedules with Production team
  • Ensure execution of Daily/ Weekly production schedules
  • Work directly with Packaging Manager and CEO to determine production planning and forecasting needs

Purchasing

  • Inventory management and procurement of raw materials needed for brewing processes
  • Procure Department tools and supplies as necessary

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

  • 3+ years brewing experience required, regional/national brewing experience preferred
  • 1+ years of supervisory or demonstrated leadership experience required
  • Science or Engineering degree, or certificate from a reputable brewing school, desired
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills required
  • Strong understanding of Brewing Process Flow and Quality Control required. Understanding of Mechanical/Electrical/Controls systems desired
  • MS Office skills required. ERP systems experience preferred, Braukon/BrauControl experience desired
  • Desire and Ability to train, mentor, and lead teams required
  • Desire to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment required
  • Detail Oriented and Proactive. Self-directed and able to work independently, but with a collaborative mentality
  • At least 21 years of age required

Physical Requirements

  • Candidate should be able to lift at least 30lbs from ground level and should also be able to move 165lbs of kegged beer from one location to another 
  • Candidate should be physically capable of standing for long periods of time and able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl

Benefits: 

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) + Employer match
  • Paid time off
  • UNION Craft Brewing is an Employee Owned Business. Opportunity available for a vested stock ownership program.

Please submit a cover letter telling us why you want to join the UNION Craft Brewing Team. Don’t forget to attach your resume. Send to HR@unioncraftbrewing.com

**UNION Craft Brewing values diversity and promotes an inclusive environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.