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Quality Department Team Leader
The Quality Department Team Leader is responsible for executing all functions regarding maintaining the brewery’s quality control program, including quality-related analyses, operations and laboratory equipment maintenance. This role also provides leadership to the entire production staff and supports the rest of the management team in running a successful brewery.
Position Requirements
• Daily sampling, analysis and organization of data in accordance with a designated sampling plan
• Manage fermentation from brewhouse knockout through filtration (go/no-go on tank temp changes, capping, yeast dumping, track all applicable data such as
pH, gravity, co2 vols and implement an action plan)
• Maintain go/no-go plan(s) for all finished products (daily sensory panels prior to packaging, for example).
• Maintain and manage comprehensive Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Plan.
• Direct supervision of laboratory technician(s)
• Daily microbiological sampling in accordance with a designated sampling plan
• Yeast management including harvest schedule, cell counts, viability counts, pitch rate calculation, in collaboration with Brewing Team Leader
• Packaged product sampling and analysis including gas analysis, seam analysis, microbiological analysis and total package quality checks
• Maintain a neat and clean laboratory
• Care, cleaning and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Maintain sensory analysis program, conduct scheduled sensory training for production staff
• Contribute to management of safe production practice
• Contribute to a culture of consistency and constant improvement while inspiring creativity
• Participate in weekly meetings with production management team to assist with total brewery process flow
• Assist with other production functions and support as needed
Credential and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology, chemistry or another related field
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a lab and or brewery
Skills
• Experience supervising and leading coworkers
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, precise and reproducible data
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Optimistic, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Desire to take initiative, act promptly and be proactive
• Passion for quality beer
Physical/Working Conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stay seated at a desk for extended periods of time, as well as ability to stand, move around and climb ladders
• Work environment has a moderate to loud noise level (moderate noise – office with printers and computers; loud noise – factory or manufacturing space)
• Work environment can include areas that are wet and non-temperature controlled
Heavy Seas Beer offers a fun working environment, as well as great benefits, including paid time off. Please send all resumes to resumes@hsbeer.com with the subject line “Quality Team Leader”.
The Quality Department Team Leader is responsible for executing all functions regarding maintaining the brewery’s quality control program, including quality-related analyses, operations and laboratory equipment maintenance. This role also provides leadership to the entire production staff and supports the rest of the management team in running a successful brewery.
Position Requirements
• Daily sampling, analysis and organization of data in accordance with a designated sampling plan
• Manage fermentation from brewhouse knockout through filtration (go/no-go on tank temp changes, capping, yeast dumping, track all applicable data such as
pH, gravity, co2 vols and implement an action plan)
• Maintain go/no-go plan(s) for all finished products (daily sensory panels prior to packaging, for example).
• Maintain and manage comprehensive Quality Control Plan and Quality Assurance Plan.
• Direct supervision of laboratory technician(s)
• Daily microbiological sampling in accordance with a designated sampling plan
• Yeast management including harvest schedule, cell counts, viability counts, pitch rate calculation, in collaboration with Brewing Team Leader
• Packaged product sampling and analysis including gas analysis, seam analysis, microbiological analysis and total package quality checks
• Maintain a neat and clean laboratory
• Care, cleaning and maintenance of all laboratory equipment
• Maintain sensory analysis program, conduct scheduled sensory training for production staff
• Contribute to management of safe production practice
• Contribute to a culture of consistency and constant improvement while inspiring creativity
• Participate in weekly meetings with production management team to assist with total brewery process flow
• Assist with other production functions and support as needed
Credential and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in microbiology, chemistry or another related field
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a lab and or brewery
Skills
• Experience supervising and leading coworkers
• Ability to multitask and work at a fast pace
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, precise and reproducible data
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Optimistic, self-motivated, positive attitude
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Desire to take initiative, act promptly and be proactive
• Passion for quality beer
Physical/Working Conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to stay seated at a desk for extended periods of time, as well as ability to stand, move around and climb ladders
• Work environment has a moderate to loud noise level (moderate noise – office with printers and computers; loud noise – factory or manufacturing space)
• Work environment can include areas that are wet and non-temperature controlled
Heavy Seas Beer offers a fun working environment, as well as great benefits, including paid time off. Please send all resumes to resumes@hsbeer.com with the subject line “Quality Team Leader”.