Eddyline Brewery - Buena Vista Colorado - Brewer/Cellarman

[EddylineBrewery]

Located at 8000 feet in the small mountain town of Buena Vista, Colorado, Eddyline Brewery is looking for a Brewer to help facilitate day to day and strategic operations. We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 2 years, expanding production from 2500 in 2013 to over a projected 10,000 bbls in 2017! Our growth is a product of our uncompromising dedication to quality and the recent commissioning of a 4-vessel 30 barrel NSI brewhouse, and CFT rotary canning line. The applicant should have a proven track record of managing a successful team and tremendous organizational skills. Our ideal candidate will help us on the path of continued growth in all areas of production.


The ideal candidate will posses the following:

• 1-3 years of experience in a production brewery
• BA/BS in related field. Brewing Science degree or relevant classes is a plus
• Previous experience with ERP software such as Orchestrated Beer or similar
• Experience on a 4 vessel, 30bbl+ brewhouse or similar
• Experience using centrifuge
• Solid / proven knowledge of the craft beer and brewing industry.
• Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate a team and maintain a positive morale in the workforce.
• An understanding of Laboratory Operations / Quality Control procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of industry compliance standards: including but not limited to OSHA, FDA, and TTB requirements
• Successful candidate will be able to provide a wide range of multi-disciplined business and operational skills, while displaying excellent overall verbal/written communication skills
• Outdoor enthusiast who wants to live the Colorado mountain lifestyle

A list of duties and responsibilities is difficult to enumerate as this position will have changing duties but the primary duties will be:

• Manage the work environment to be safe for all employees and visitors implementing procedures, conducting trainings, and addressing and curing safety deficiencies ensuring OSHA compliance.
• Brand development through new beer releases.
• Manage the equipment to ensure the brewery environment is always clean, all parts are in good working order, and that preventative maintenance is performed to maximize efficiency.
• Work in conjunction with our financial controller to keep expenses to a minimum.
• Work with our CEO and sales team to manage the production schedule to meet the needs of our distributors, local sales, in-house sales, and festival needs.
• Manage the inventory to ensure that the production schedule can be accomplished efficiently in conjunction with our financial controller.
• Coordinate with tradesman as needed and/or conduct repairs/installations as needed to ensure all existing or new equipment is properly maintained and installed as efficiently as possible.
• Setup and run a laboratory that will conduct regular yeast analysis, beer quality analysis, and overall assurance that our product quality and brewing methods are the best possible.
• Assist as needed with production including brewing, cellaring, packaging, cleaning, organizing and any other ordinary brewery task.
• Ensure daily brewery records are in compliance with TTB regulations.
• Communicate regularly with the Owners, CEO and Financial Controller about Brewery happenings.

Benefits include:
Paid Time Off
Competitive Wages
Great Work Hours
Monthly Beer allowance


Please send your resume and cover letter to crankyanker@eddylinebrewery.com