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Great Western Brewing Company (Saskatoon, Canada)
Job Title: Head Brewmaster (& Beer Innovation Ambassador)
Function: Operation
Reports to: Operation Director
Member of: Leadership Team
Closing date: June 30, 2016
Brewers with Heart is what we are known for. We thrive on the legendary passion and leadership that 16 front-line employees demonstrated when they saved the brewery from closure in 1990. www.original16.com. We win brewing awards and have learned to reinvent ourselves. We are proud, we are independent!
• We are a best managed company in Canada.
• We are the #1 Regional Brewer in Canada based on branded volume.
• We grow above industry rate.
• We are looking to expand and grow our premium portfolio based evolving consumer taste preferences.
Located close to the city’s landmarks and in the centre of Saskatoon. It’s known for its open business mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and growth, while surrounded by natural resources. For recreation look no further than the heart of town, the South Saskatchewan river valley for endless trails for biking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
Our business model is anchored in high quality beers tailored for Prairie consumers. Our quality and brand investment is to build engagement and loyalty. Our flagship brands in the premium segment are the Original 16 and Great Western portfolio. Our portfolio strategy and business model has evolved and our new head brewmaster will play a critical role to shape and deliver our innovation a<script id="gpt-impl-0.2618400742938458" src="http://partner.googleadservices.com/gpt/pubads_impl_89.js"></script>genda for key consumer segments.
Purpose of Role
This brewmaster role is unique. Taking the baton from our world renowned brewmaster retiring after 50 years in the industry! Building the bridge from deep brewing knowledge and obsession for quality, further into ingredient and consumer innovation. Being part of an empowered operations team, working in a fit for purpose way, that leverages the technical knowledge as well as the leadership component. The role gives you space to grow our in-house innovation and new product development skills, while contributing to the day to day operation as the genuine brewmaster for the most recognized and respected regional brewery. As brewmaster you are responsible for setting the product and process specification and monitoring the adherence and execution of world class brewing practices. Governing and nurturing the integrity of Great Westerns supply chain from sourcing malt to freshly filled bottles, cans and kegs into distribution.
The role will include, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
• Leading the technical innovation program, from strategy to creating prototypes
• Governance of all key material, process, brewing, packaging performance indicators
• Monitor operations against QA guidelines, including sensory and analytical
• Represent at beer tastings in trade, external facing brewmaster ambassadorial roles
Our Ideal Candidate
Loves the unchartered opportunities in working for an independent regional brewery. Respectful and proud of what it means to be part of the Original16 story. Keen and energetic to further evolve our growth platform and delivering on our determination. Seamless between day to day execution, and building an innovation pipeline for the future. Has a leadership style that is adaptive, yet inspirational to take colleagues and customers with him/her. We are looking for a natural leader with a proven track record in beer operation and innovation management. You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role, and you graduated with a brewing / master brewer degree from one of the recognized institution.
Top 5 Accountabilities
• Leading the evolution and fast track of our technical innovation agenda
• Be the brew master ambassador that can face the customer/consumer with our brand team
• Lead the brewing operations team in a cross functional versus hierarchal manner
• Provide technical brewmaster input to the day-to-day operations team
• Monitor key operation performance indicators against the annual operating plan and quality assurance guidelines
Benefits
Salary and bonus to be commensurate with experience. Benefits include full health, RRSP contribution and of course take-home beer!
Contact with your application:
Michael Micovcin
President & CEO
michaelm@gwbc.ca
1 (306) 653-4653 ext.229
Job Title: Head Brewmaster (& Beer Innovation Ambassador)
Function: Operation
Reports to: Operation Director
Member of: Leadership Team
Closing date: June 30, 2016
Brewers with Heart is what we are known for. We thrive on the legendary passion and leadership that 16 front-line employees demonstrated when they saved the brewery from closure in 1990. www.original16.com. We win brewing awards and have learned to reinvent ourselves. We are proud, we are independent!
• We are a best managed company in Canada.
• We are the #1 Regional Brewer in Canada based on branded volume.
• We grow above industry rate.
• We are looking to expand and grow our premium portfolio based evolving consumer taste preferences.
Located close to the city’s landmarks and in the centre of Saskatoon. It’s known for its open business mindset, entrepreneurial spirit and growth, while surrounded by natural resources. For recreation look no further than the heart of town, the South Saskatchewan river valley for endless trails for biking in the summer and cross country skiing in the winter.
Our business model is anchored in high quality beers tailored for Prairie consumers. Our quality and brand investment is to build engagement and loyalty. Our flagship brands in the premium segment are the Original 16 and Great Western portfolio. Our portfolio strategy and business model has evolved and our new head brewmaster will play a critical role to shape and deliver our innovation a<script id="gpt-impl-0.2618400742938458" src="http://partner.googleadservices.com/gpt/pubads_impl_89.js"></script>genda for key consumer segments.
Purpose of Role
This brewmaster role is unique. Taking the baton from our world renowned brewmaster retiring after 50 years in the industry! Building the bridge from deep brewing knowledge and obsession for quality, further into ingredient and consumer innovation. Being part of an empowered operations team, working in a fit for purpose way, that leverages the technical knowledge as well as the leadership component. The role gives you space to grow our in-house innovation and new product development skills, while contributing to the day to day operation as the genuine brewmaster for the most recognized and respected regional brewery. As brewmaster you are responsible for setting the product and process specification and monitoring the adherence and execution of world class brewing practices. Governing and nurturing the integrity of Great Westerns supply chain from sourcing malt to freshly filled bottles, cans and kegs into distribution.
The role will include, but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
• Leading the technical innovation program, from strategy to creating prototypes
• Governance of all key material, process, brewing, packaging performance indicators
• Monitor operations against QA guidelines, including sensory and analytical
• Represent at beer tastings in trade, external facing brewmaster ambassadorial roles
Our Ideal Candidate
Loves the unchartered opportunities in working for an independent regional brewery. Respectful and proud of what it means to be part of the Original16 story. Keen and energetic to further evolve our growth platform and delivering on our determination. Seamless between day to day execution, and building an innovation pipeline for the future. Has a leadership style that is adaptive, yet inspirational to take colleagues and customers with him/her. We are looking for a natural leader with a proven track record in beer operation and innovation management. You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role, and you graduated with a brewing / master brewer degree from one of the recognized institution.
Top 5 Accountabilities
• Leading the evolution and fast track of our technical innovation agenda
• Be the brew master ambassador that can face the customer/consumer with our brand team
• Lead the brewing operations team in a cross functional versus hierarchal manner
• Provide technical brewmaster input to the day-to-day operations team
• Monitor key operation performance indicators against the annual operating plan and quality assurance guidelines
Benefits
Salary and bonus to be commensurate with experience. Benefits include full health, RRSP contribution and of course take-home beer!
Contact with your application:
Michael Micovcin
President & CEO
michaelm@gwbc.ca
1 (306) 653-4653 ext.229