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Lost Coast Brewery is now hiring a Production Manager/Head Brewer to manage all brewery operations!
Lost Coast Brewery was founded in 1989 and has a proud history of making quality beers. We moved into our new brewery in 2015 - a 77,000 sq. ft. facility with a 120 barrel brewhouse. Since our move, we have been busily putting out new beers; in fact, we recently installed a 10 barrel pilot brewery to drive innovation! We are in need of good brewers that can continue our history of fine beers. Current projects include a new canning line and barrel-aged beers.
We are looking for a passionate, capable, creative individual to oversee all brewing operations and the execution of manufacturing processes themselves - in other words, you’ll be in charge of brewing great beers, as well as the process of getting those great beers from wort to packaged product.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT:
• Leads all day-to-day activities necessary to produce high quality, consistent beer
• Lead, manage, and schedule the brewers, cellarmen, racking and packaging personnel.
• Oversee the QA/QC department
• Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork within the department and the company
• Conducts annual performance reviews with all direct reports
• Coordinates with management to effect disciplinary measures when necessary
• Effectively represent Beer Production in weekly cross department meetings regarding Quality and Production
• Advocates a continuous improvement culture throughout his/her team
• Assists in development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary
• Holds self and brewers accountable for adhering to SOPs and maintaining a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment
• Conducts critical assessment of beers through active participation in raw material and beer sensory panels
• Facilitates future growth of the brewery through continuous optimization of current processes
• Assists in implementation of new equipment and processes
• Works with senior management on new product development initiatives
• Maintain brewing, cellaring, filtration, packaging and other related documentation in an organized and complete manner
• Provide hands on relief of all positions as necessary
• Provide leadership in decision making situations as needed
• Maintain healthy communication with other departments (Sales, Distribution, QA/QC, Tasting Room, and Packaging)
• Oversee and improve production efficiency
• Responsible for inventory control
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO HEAD BREWER:
• Manage all brewery operations of our 120BBL brew system crafting 90,000+ BBLS per
year
• Create a world-class beer development program – taking a beer from concept to pilot batch, testing, scaling up, and full-blown production runs
• Train, guide and grow your team of brewers
• Focus on quality and consistency of finished product
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• 5+ years of head brewing experience, with a history of progressive advancement in leadership or management positions
• College degree and certification from an accredited brewing program (a focus in microbiology, food science or chemical engineering is a plus)
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience operating and managing an automated 100 BBL brew system utilizing
Braumat, beraBREW or similar technology
• Technical and practical knowledge of all aspects of brewery operations, including but not
limited to:
- business acumen for strategic forecasting, scheduling, budgeting and efficiency metrics
- inventory and supply chain management, including materials ordering and logistics
- yeast management, fermentation theory/practice
- quality control and lab procedures such as: cell counting/viability testing, D.O., CO2 and packaged air testing, gram staining and microbiological analysis
- equipment, cellaring, cleaning and maintenance best practices, SOP development and enforcement
- working knowledge of safety and legal compliance requirements and enforcement
- vetting, hiring, training and management of a complete brewhouse staff
Lost Coast Brewery is located on the beautiful Redwood Coast. We have mild temperatures all year round, so it is a great area for outdoor activities. The area has a rich history from a varied heritage, and in modern times can be described as a mix of “nature and culture with a small-town feel”.
We offer a competitive salary, medical and dental plan, vacation, holiday, and sick pay and a retirement plan.
Send resume to brewbarb at lostcoast.com.
Lost Coast Brewery was founded in 1989 and has a proud history of making quality beers. We moved into our new brewery in 2015 - a 77,000 sq. ft. facility with a 120 barrel brewhouse. Since our move, we have been busily putting out new beers; in fact, we recently installed a 10 barrel pilot brewery to drive innovation! We are in need of good brewers that can continue our history of fine beers. Current projects include a new canning line and barrel-aged beers.
We are looking for a passionate, capable, creative individual to oversee all brewing operations and the execution of manufacturing processes themselves - in other words, you’ll be in charge of brewing great beers, as well as the process of getting those great beers from wort to packaged product.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT:
• Leads all day-to-day activities necessary to produce high quality, consistent beer
• Lead, manage, and schedule the brewers, cellarmen, racking and packaging personnel.
• Oversee the QA/QC department
• Promotes an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork within the department and the company
• Conducts annual performance reviews with all direct reports
• Coordinates with management to effect disciplinary measures when necessary
• Effectively represent Beer Production in weekly cross department meetings regarding Quality and Production
• Advocates a continuous improvement culture throughout his/her team
• Assists in development and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as necessary
• Holds self and brewers accountable for adhering to SOPs and maintaining a sanitary and micro-biologically stable work environment
• Conducts critical assessment of beers through active participation in raw material and beer sensory panels
• Facilitates future growth of the brewery through continuous optimization of current processes
• Assists in implementation of new equipment and processes
• Works with senior management on new product development initiatives
• Maintain brewing, cellaring, filtration, packaging and other related documentation in an organized and complete manner
• Provide hands on relief of all positions as necessary
• Provide leadership in decision making situations as needed
• Maintain healthy communication with other departments (Sales, Distribution, QA/QC, Tasting Room, and Packaging)
• Oversee and improve production efficiency
• Responsible for inventory control
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO HEAD BREWER:
• Manage all brewery operations of our 120BBL brew system crafting 90,000+ BBLS per
year
• Create a world-class beer development program – taking a beer from concept to pilot batch, testing, scaling up, and full-blown production runs
• Train, guide and grow your team of brewers
• Focus on quality and consistency of finished product
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
• 5+ years of head brewing experience, with a history of progressive advancement in leadership or management positions
• College degree and certification from an accredited brewing program (a focus in microbiology, food science or chemical engineering is a plus)
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience operating and managing an automated 100 BBL brew system utilizing
Braumat, beraBREW or similar technology
• Technical and practical knowledge of all aspects of brewery operations, including but not
limited to:
- business acumen for strategic forecasting, scheduling, budgeting and efficiency metrics
- inventory and supply chain management, including materials ordering and logistics
- yeast management, fermentation theory/practice
- quality control and lab procedures such as: cell counting/viability testing, D.O., CO2 and packaged air testing, gram staining and microbiological analysis
- equipment, cellaring, cleaning and maintenance best practices, SOP development and enforcement
- working knowledge of safety and legal compliance requirements and enforcement
- vetting, hiring, training and management of a complete brewhouse staff
Lost Coast Brewery is located on the beautiful Redwood Coast. We have mild temperatures all year round, so it is a great area for outdoor activities. The area has a rich history from a varied heritage, and in modern times can be described as a mix of “nature and culture with a small-town feel”.
We offer a competitive salary, medical and dental plan, vacation, holiday, and sick pay and a retirement plan.
Send resume to brewbarb at lostcoast.com.
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