Production Floor Manager

Fort Point HenHouse • Santa Rosa, CA

2d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a growing team of skilled, experienced brewing professionals, as such we are seeking experienced Managers for this role. As a “Production Manager,” you will oversee day to day operations of our brewing and cellar team. This position plays a fundamental role in total beer quality and is a key contributor to successful production department outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a passion for craft beer and attention to detail as well as significant brewing experience. About Our Company Fort Point HenHouse is a Bay Area brewing company made up of leading local, independent brands, San Francisco’s Fort Point Beer Co. and Sonoma County’s HenHouse Brewing Co. Together, Fort Point HenHouse offers a diverse and complimentary lineup of award-winning beers and ciders known for their freshness, consistency, and distinguished packaging. Driven by the spirit of what made craft beer so special to begin with – delicious beer that’s local, fresh, independent, accessible, and made with community in mind – Fort Point HenHouse is for anyone who enjoys good beer and cider from the Bay Area. For more information visit www.fphh.beer

Requirements

• Personnel Management Experience
• Three to seven years of experience in a beer manufacturing environment is required
• Mechanical Aptitude (basic understanding of brewing systems, pumps, centrifuges, filtration, packaging equipment etc.)
• Ability to develop and maintain SOPs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sensory skills
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Versatility, flexibility, dependability and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Honesty and integrity – display the highest standards of ethical conduct personally and professionally
• Proven effective time management, productivity and prioritization skills
• Exceptionally well organized and detail oriented
• Committed to excellence, goal oriented and driven/accountable to meet objectives/goals – wants to make a difference and contribute positively to company success
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and is ready to work with a “can do” attitude and willingness to do whatever is necessary to get the job done
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit
• Accountability – accepts responsibility for behavior; and starting, controlling and completing tasks

Nice To Haves

• Netsuite ERP experience
• Bilingual, verbal and written, (Spanish), preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct management of Brewing and Cellar team personnel: Including hiring, training, developing, discipline and termination
• Daily Allocation of Brewing and Cellar Staff
• Manage and maintain the scheduling of brews and tanks
• Scheduling breaks and lunches
• Setting employee performance expectations
• Demonstrate the highest level of integrity in how you interact with your coworkers, your direct reports, and the quality of our beer
• Assist in developing written performance plans for all members of the department documenting past performance and targeted future development
• Enforcing employee performance expectations
• Identify and commend exemplary behavior in all members of the department, encouraging them to do the same
• Where necessary, identify inappropriate behavior in department member and present corrective action
• Train Brewer and Cellar Technician Roles: Proper Implementation of SOPS and best practices
• Startup, operation and shutdown of the Brewhouse
• Startup, operation and shutdown of all cellar operations
• Proper use and care for QA/QC equipment
• Proper use of Chemical Dispensing stations and sanitation equipment
• Ensure operations are in compliance with SOPs
• Maintain Safe Working Conditions
• Maintain and develop SOPs, adapting as new equipment and best practices are implemented
• Regularly audit SOPs and packaging staff for compliance
• Production Material Management
• Coordinate Supply needs with Director of Brewing Operations and Chief Production Officer
• Netsuite Weekly inventory reconciliation
• Oversee the Issue of components and the entering of completions for production PROs
• Training Staff on the use of Netsuite
• Troubleshoot errors
• Coordinate with the Director of Brewing Operations and Chief Production Officer during any Materials, Labels, or Crafted disruptions.
• Brewery Technician and Cellar Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Brewing /Cellar Operations
• Wort Production
• Yeast Management
• Centrifuge Operations
• CIPs of all brewery equipment
• Temperature and pressure management of tanks
• General facility sanitation and maintenance
• Quality Assurance
• Thorough understanding of GMP and the Quality Manual
• Maintenance and use of chemical titration kits and pH strips
• Follow the policies outlined in the Quality Manual, GMP policy, MSS, and Hazard Communication Plan
• Implementation and training on new quality initiatives
• Quality Control
• Ability to perform and record final specs before packaging
• Carbonation and O2 readings on BBTs/FVs
• Sensory evaluation of finished product
• Ensure Production Hall Cleanliness
• Production Equipment Maintenance
• Inventory and maintain critical spare stock
• Working alongside Maintenance to schedule regular PM’s
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues as they arise
• Warehouse Support
• Retrieving and storing Production materials
• Ability to work within a budget and calculate ROI for CAPEX projects
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain and promote a positive work environment with a focus on customer service based problem solving
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with co workers
• Work to continuously improve quality at Fort Point HenHouse

Benefits

• Paid vacation time (3 weeks)
• Paid sick time
• Health Care: Employer contribution to Kaiser base plan. PPO plan available. Eligible for Dental, Vision, Accident, Life, and Identity Theft group plans
• Eligible for Pet Insurance group plan
• Non Matching 401(k)
• Commuter pre-tax benefits
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA pre-tax benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed