Brewery Production Manager - Hidden Springs Ale Works - Tampa, FL

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Hidden Springs Ale Works is seeking a full time Production Manager to join our team. Please read our description and qualifications required below and if it sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! We offer group medical/dental/vision/life/accident, paid time off, as well as discounts on beer/merchandise.

The Production Manager (PM) is a leadership position to oversee all of our beer production, reporting to the CEO of the brewery. The PM will ensure that production, process and quality goals are achieved as we work towards our business goals. This position will oversee cellaring, wood-aging, packaging, maintenance, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and production planning. Ensuring a safe workplace, meeting production requirements, promoting quality improvement targets, operating sustainably, and having a mindset of achieving excellence will be of paramount importance.

The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years experience working in a Commercial Production Brewery; or equivalent combination of education from a formal brewing education from an accredited brewing program, college degree in a related technical field (Science or Engineering) and experience. Experience with Ekos is a plus.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand brewing and cellaring processes, along with Clean-In-Place (CIP), sanitation and sterilization techniques.
• Supervise and lead a production team of two or more staff capable of meeting/exceeding the goals of the brewery.
• Ensure that all production activities are conducted in alignment with VI’s safety, quality
  and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide relevant training, coaching, and mentoring to team members.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations in accordance with Company policy and
  provide appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Work closely with the production team to generate daily production schedules and ensure
  that they are met.
• Maintain integrity of the main brewery and ensure there is no cross-contamination
  between it and the on-site wild fermentation facility.
• Interact routinely with the management team to ensure production schedules meet
  customers’ needs while balancing the age of full goods inventory and minimizing stock-
  out situations.
• Work with the production team to develop and maintain Standard Operating
  Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of production: brewing, cellaring, wood-aging,
  packaging, maintenance and QA/QC.
• Develop performance and productivity metrics for all production areas and hold team
  members accountable for achieving these goals.
• Develop and maintain proper yeast management practices to ensure consistent
  fermentations that meet quality standards and keep pace with desired production
  goals.
• Own production sustainability goals and seek out innovative solutions to not only
  ensure achievement but continually enhance brewery performance.
• Oversee sanitation and upkeep of all production facilities including the main brewery,
  fermentation cellar, and packaging areas. Look to incorporate elements of lean
  manufacturing principles as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers at all levels to meet company goals.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all equipment to maximize overall production efficiency.
• Be the point of contact between senior management and the production, quality and maintenance teams.
• Produce quality wort according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by hitting target gravities, IBUs, colors, and volumes, as well as other metrics.
• Perform daily job duties, including, but not limited to CIP, milling, operating brew house, wort transfer, yeast pitching, fermentation monitoring, general cleaning and beer tasting.
• Accurately follow SOPs and understand specific beer process terminologies.
• Monitor individual batches and fermentation of individual tanks of beer, record batch performance, and raw material quality and performance.
• Communicate all pertinent batch related information.
• Follow all safety procedures and adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a safe, clean work environment that includes general housekeeping and warehouse duties.
• Comfortably work with chemicals of varying composition and maintain adherence to safety standards at all times during routine cleaning of brewing equipment.
• Effectively communicate in a cross-function, cross-departmental team environment,
• Develop and review quality reports/statistics to ensure consistent, quality finished goods.
• Represent Company at various events, festivals and promotions. Promote good public relations and handle complaints and concerns.
• Submit purchase requests as necessary.
• Use EKOS, Google Docs, Production Checklist, and other tools to log batch data, organize and plan production.
• Operate forklifts and other operating equipment, as trained and directed.
• Ensure compliance standards are consistently met or exceeded.
• Keep abreast of policies and procedures and current developments in local, state, and federal laws applicable to the service of alcohol, safe food handling, and health standards, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Brewing Operations

• Assist with monitoring quality and temperature of fermenting beers on a daily basis.
• Unload and organize grain shipments.
• Brew Day assistance, CIP, and clean-up.
• Train in wort production and brewing procedures.
• Assist with the transfer of beer from fermenters, as soon as ready, to other vessels.
• Assist with monitoring quality, flavor and carbonation of serving beers in the Tasting Room(s), Packaging, and throughout the brewing process.
• Utilize brewery personnel, lab, and beer tasting panels to check for quality, off flavors, cell counts, O2 levels, etc. Keep an improvement log on all issues as they develop.
• Work with Production Team Members and lab to monitor and propagate yeast as needed.
• Assist with the packaging of all beer whenever it is ready.
• Assist with racking beer from fermenters to any other vessels and related paperwork.
• Assist with labeling all packaged beer in accordance with federal and state law using appropriate keg collars, dates, batch codes, etc.
• Assist with monitoring carbonation levels in tanks and test for volumes of Co2.
• Assist with general routine cleaning of kegs, brewhouse, tanks, walls, floors, drains, fermenters, kettle, HLT, mash tun, keg washer, etc. per Company procedures.
• Be responsible for maintaining all required paperwork and records including, but not limited to brew logs, inventory sheets, packaging records, recipe sheets, etc.
• Keep abreast of orders, inventory, and availability.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of brewing and safety supplies for daily operations.
• You may be requested to perform additional duties as required by the Company at their discretion.

Cellar Work

• Work under the guidance of the CEO to prepare tanks for production, transfer, and packaging in accordance to schedule.

• Utilize Ekos and the Production Checklist and update on a daily basis, track brew logs, manage inventory, submit purchase requests, etc.
• Clean tanks utilizing the CIP process.
• Transfer and carbonate beer.
• Process beers in accordance with the brew schedule.
• Perform daily gravity checks on all fermenting beer.
• Harvest yeast and follow proper yeast storage protocols.
• Crash and dry hop beers. as needed.
• Package beer as directed by the CEO.
• Adhere to all Company Quality Assurance standard practices and protocols.

Cold Storage Organization

• Make recommendations to the Facilities Manager for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the facility and all equipment.
• Replenish Tasting Room and local rack, reorganize and consolidate kegs, as needed.
• Organize distribution shipments in accordance with weekly pick-up and delivery schedules.
• Assist in bottle and canning runs.

General Maintenance and Cleaning

• Troubleshoot and report all equipment problems, violations or substandard practices to the Facilities Manager immediately.
• Restock raw materials and products as needed.
• General brewery cleanliness and upkeep
• Monitor overall cleanliness of vessels, including brew deck, heat exchangers, and packaging machinery.
• Monitor valves, hardware, and gaskets on all vessels, flag if damaged.
• Change valve gaskets, tighten screws, etc. as needed.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance in accordance with the maintenance checklist.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies



To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Accountability: The individual meets productivity standards and completes work in a timely manner.
• Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability: The individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Planning/Organization: The individual priorities and plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Problem Solving: The individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Quality Control: The individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, monitors own work to ensure quality, and applies feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and Security: The individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A formal brewing education from an accredited brewing program, college degree in a related technical field (Science or Engineering), and at least three years of experience in a Commercial Production Brewery; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule: days, nights and/or weekends.
• Forklift Certified required. (Certification available through the Company)
• Must have own vehicle, valid Driver's License, current insurance coverage and clean driving record.
• Experience with Ekos is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication, both written and oral, and administration skills to interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Ability to take directions from the CEO.
• Self-motivated, possess the ability to multi-task and manage stressful circumstances associated with a fast paced work environment.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment, and have leadership and planning skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Equipment, Machines, and Software Used


This position requires the regular use of a computer, printer, copier, telephone, scanner, calculator, keg washer, forklift, centrifugal pumps, electrical heating equipment, digital and analog scales, grain mill, hydrometer, refractometer, various brewing and lab equipment that is subject to change over time and handling pressurized gasses.

Computer Software and Applications


Ekos Brewery Management Software, Google Workspace, Slack, Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for several hours without a break, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, kneel, crawl or bend, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.
• Ability to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• High mental and visual attention required for planning difficult work methods and sequences to obtain size, shape, or physical qualities of product.
• Extremely close visual attention such as making delicate adjustments to control high speed operations to exercise very precise muscular control.

Environmental Conditions

• While performing the duties of this position, the worker is exposed to inside environmental conditions, extreme heat, potential for physical injury, exposure to hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, and moving machinery.
• This position requires regular attendance at the workplace and frequent face-to-face contact with other employees, distributors, and the public.

All interested parties please email resume to : josh@hiddenspringsaleworks.com