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Wanna work for Beer? The Lagunitas Brewing Company is one of the fastest-growing craft breweries in the United States. Founded in 1993, our headquarters is located in Petaluma, CA. We are growing rapidly in both our production and staffing as we have expanded into the vast city of Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA and beyond. Yet, among the emerging popularity of our brand, our delicious beer and the energy created by our fast-paced, hardworking employees, The Lagunitas Brewing Co. remains a humble, fun and creative environment. So come work for beer and join our team!
A Brewing Supervisor at Lagunitas leads, coaches, and motivates a 24-hour operation with limited managerial support on off-shifts to ensure high quality products are produced safely and effectively through maximizing efficiency and the continuous improvement of our brewery. This role serves as a leader for Brewing, and is a representation of the Lagunitas vibe and culture.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Champions safety by abiding and enforcing all company safety procedures.
Addresses and resolves safety concerns or issues from team members, escalates issues as needed.
Completes accident investigations with team members.
Participates in and leads safety training/seminars.
Ensures process controls for wort production, cleaning and sanitation, fermentation performance, yeast removal, dry hopping, chilling performance, centrifugation, filtration and carbonation are met during the shift.
Adheres to schedules, makes adjustments when needed, but provides reasoning for changes.
Troubleshoots issues with team members, finds root causes, implements effective solutions, and escalates problems when needed.
Makes sure all daily paperwork is completed properly.
Ensures cleanliness and order in all brewing departments.
Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and presents to brewing team.
Works with Head Brewer on special assignments or projects as needed.
Ensures adherence to established product specifications.
Ensures adherence to company SOPs, edits current SOPs, and assists in developing new SOPs.
Ensures proper CIP and sanitary practices to prevent contamination issues.
Promptly reports deviations from product specifications or SOP’s.
Identifies and eliminates issues leading to out of specification product.
Participates in daily taste panel.
Develops team members to lead, manage, and make sound decisions in all performance aspects of day-to-day operations.
Assists with hiring for the Brewing Department, ensuring the selection of employees who reflect positively of the company ethos at work and off work.
Responsible for scheduling and payroll execution.
Conducts annual performance evaluations for team members.
Partners with Head Brewer on all disciplinary actions for team members.
Holds meetings to present information to the team; identifies action items and supports meeting agendas.
Meets with lab to review adherence to specifications and troubleshoot issues.
Works with packaging to coordinate schedule changes, create filtration plans, and resolve problems.
Reports electrical and mechanical failures to maintenance, provides documentation, coordinates shutdowns, and assists with executing PMS.
Works with vendors while on site to further improve aspects of the brewery and undergo training on equipment.
Collaborates with other shifts to complete initiatives, solve problems, and complete shift pass-on.
Reviews brewsheets for proper accounting and ensures all units of measurements are consistent.
Makes sure ingredient lot codes are referenced to a batch number.
Ensures all inputs and resulting output for each batch are entered into ERP system.
Supports monthly inventory counts and subsequent adjustments.
Maintains Full Operational Capabilities of all duties required of the team.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKIN' FOR:
A minimum of 4 years in the brewing industry.
B.S. in Brewing Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or certification from recognized brewing school preferred.
Very strong technical understanding of the brewing process and brewing quality control points.
Solid working knowledge of pneumatic systems, industrial electricity, mechanical power, steam generation and distribution, industrial refrigeration and sanitary process piping systems strongly preferred
Experience with trouble shooting and programming of automated equipment control platforms (i.e., Allen- Bradley, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell Automation) strongly preferred.
Awareness of OSHA regulations, GMP, State Agricultural practices/policies, TTB regulations, plant safety regulations, FDA guidelines for food plant operations and environmental regulations regarding manufacturing brewery operations.
Experience with ERP or MRP software.
Willing to work weekends and evenings; acceptance of varying and flexible schedules.
Results driven focus.
Proven leadership experience to include; team building, coaching and motivation, change management, and process management.
Excellent communication skills such as the ability to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk when making decisions.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Exhibits the flexibility needed to respond to frequent changes in production requirements and/or systems and equipment failures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 44 lbs. repeatedly.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and work in tight spaces.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
Forklift/pallet jack proficiency required.
Still interested? Cool! To apply:
Log onto https://lagunitas.com/JOBS and apply! OR email jolene.wright@lagunitas.com with your resume a brief intro and why Lagunitas?
A Brewing Supervisor at Lagunitas leads, coaches, and motivates a 24-hour operation with limited managerial support on off-shifts to ensure high quality products are produced safely and effectively through maximizing efficiency and the continuous improvement of our brewery. This role serves as a leader for Brewing, and is a representation of the Lagunitas vibe and culture.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Champions safety by abiding and enforcing all company safety procedures.
Addresses and resolves safety concerns or issues from team members, escalates issues as needed.
Completes accident investigations with team members.
Participates in and leads safety training/seminars.
Ensures process controls for wort production, cleaning and sanitation, fermentation performance, yeast removal, dry hopping, chilling performance, centrifugation, filtration and carbonation are met during the shift.
Adheres to schedules, makes adjustments when needed, but provides reasoning for changes.
Troubleshoots issues with team members, finds root causes, implements effective solutions, and escalates problems when needed.
Makes sure all daily paperwork is completed properly.
Ensures cleanliness and order in all brewing departments.
Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and presents to brewing team.
Works with Head Brewer on special assignments or projects as needed.
Ensures adherence to established product specifications.
Ensures adherence to company SOPs, edits current SOPs, and assists in developing new SOPs.
Ensures proper CIP and sanitary practices to prevent contamination issues.
Promptly reports deviations from product specifications or SOP’s.
Identifies and eliminates issues leading to out of specification product.
Participates in daily taste panel.
Develops team members to lead, manage, and make sound decisions in all performance aspects of day-to-day operations.
Assists with hiring for the Brewing Department, ensuring the selection of employees who reflect positively of the company ethos at work and off work.
Responsible for scheduling and payroll execution.
Conducts annual performance evaluations for team members.
Partners with Head Brewer on all disciplinary actions for team members.
Holds meetings to present information to the team; identifies action items and supports meeting agendas.
Meets with lab to review adherence to specifications and troubleshoot issues.
Works with packaging to coordinate schedule changes, create filtration plans, and resolve problems.
Reports electrical and mechanical failures to maintenance, provides documentation, coordinates shutdowns, and assists with executing PMS.
Works with vendors while on site to further improve aspects of the brewery and undergo training on equipment.
Collaborates with other shifts to complete initiatives, solve problems, and complete shift pass-on.
Reviews brewsheets for proper accounting and ensures all units of measurements are consistent.
Makes sure ingredient lot codes are referenced to a batch number.
Ensures all inputs and resulting output for each batch are entered into ERP system.
Supports monthly inventory counts and subsequent adjustments.
Maintains Full Operational Capabilities of all duties required of the team.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKIN' FOR:
A minimum of 4 years in the brewing industry.
B.S. in Brewing Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, or certification from recognized brewing school preferred.
Very strong technical understanding of the brewing process and brewing quality control points.
Solid working knowledge of pneumatic systems, industrial electricity, mechanical power, steam generation and distribution, industrial refrigeration and sanitary process piping systems strongly preferred
Experience with trouble shooting and programming of automated equipment control platforms (i.e., Allen- Bradley, Siemens PCS7, Rockwell Automation) strongly preferred.
Awareness of OSHA regulations, GMP, State Agricultural practices/policies, TTB regulations, plant safety regulations, FDA guidelines for food plant operations and environmental regulations regarding manufacturing brewery operations.
Experience with ERP or MRP software.
Willing to work weekends and evenings; acceptance of varying and flexible schedules.
Results driven focus.
Proven leadership experience to include; team building, coaching and motivation, change management, and process management.
Excellent communication skills such as the ability to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk when making decisions.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Exhibits the flexibility needed to respond to frequent changes in production requirements and/or systems and equipment failures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 44 lbs. repeatedly.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and work in tight spaces.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
Forklift/pallet jack proficiency required.
Still interested? Cool! To apply:
Log onto https://lagunitas.com/JOBS and apply! OR email jolene.wright@lagunitas.com with your resume a brief intro and why Lagunitas?