Brewing Supervisor | Victory Brewing - Downingtown, PA

Artisanal Brewing Ventures•Downingtown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brewing Supervisor is an integral, first line management position, proficient in all brewing operations within the brewery. The position supervises and coordinates brewing team members, working towards production schedule execution by competently monitoring brewery operations to produce outstanding beer in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). The Brewing Supervisor will coach and mentor their team.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of Brewery experience in a production brewery producing 20,000 barrels per year or greater.
Equivalent related leadership experience in a related food or beverage industry will be considered
In depth experience with automated and manual brewing and cellaring systems.
Demonstrated ability to follow preventative maintenance plans in a production environment.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Availability to work First Shift (Mon-Fri, 5:45am-2:15pm), Second Shift (Mon-Fri, 1:45pm-10:15pm), and Mid Shift (Mon-Fri, 9:45am-6:15pm).
On rare occasion, ability to work Third shift to train Brewers and cover vacations, Sun-Thurs 9:45pm-6:15am.
Display both a sense of urgency and a positive can-do attitude.
High School Diploma or GED required
Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel & Power Point.
Strong attention to detail is required.
Able to work rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

college degree in the applicable fields of Brewing Science, Food Science, Chemistry and Engineering considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the brewing department with clear priorities around safety and quality.
Champion safety protocols in all activities, participating in improvements to safety standards where appropriate.
Exhibit and maintain proficiency in all Brewery tasks required in a 40,000+ bbl/year brewery.
Act as a first responder to production Brewery questions, issues and concerns.
Provide pertinent follow up information to brewery managers, maintenance team, quality assurance team and scheduling.
Adhere to SOPs to elevate process control and minimize variability from operator to operator.
Provide edits and improvements to SOPs, as needed.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of environment and equipment in accordance with QA/QC standards, implementing improvements where appropriate.
Fill shifts as necessitated by vacations, staffing levels, necessary overtime.
Ensure all equipment is operating safely, at maximum efficiency and maintained to the highest standards by supporting the maintenance department schedule.
Submit work orders as necessary for equipment.
Exhibit a strong sense of urgency to problem solving through practicing and perfecting root cause analysis.
Conduct periodic one on one meetings with Operators to establish relationship and develop individual development plans.
Provide regular feedback on performance and conduct annual reviews for operators, in concert with the department managers.
Participate in the interview process for new associates, as well as manage departmental on-boarding and training.
Support initiatives to ensure minimal waste during manufacturing.
Own assigned continuous improvement effort and report progress and track improvements.