Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced

Brewery Supervisor

to lead our brewing operations and oversee daily activities within our brewery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of beer production, and a passion for craft brewing. The Brewery Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations, maintaining quality standards, and fostering a positive environment for staff and customers alike.

Duties

Plan, organize and evaluate the beer manufacturing operations of the brewery. Develop and implement plans to efficiently use raw materials, labour and equipment to meet brewery production targets. Plan and manage the beer production budget. Develop beer recipes, production schedules and maintain an inventory of raw materials, packaging materials, chemicals and finished products. Plan and implement changes to beer manufacturing machinery and equipment, production systems and methods of work (SOPs). Direct a quality control program and develop production reporting procedures. Develop equipment maintenance schedules and recommend the repair or replacement of brewery equipment. Supervise and train employees in the use of brewery equipment or production techniques. Move raw materials, finished product and packaging materials throughout the brewery in support of wort production and packaging. Operate pumps and clean in place equipment in the brewery. Clean and sanitize equipment. Handle a large workload with multiple preventative and repair tasks/projects. Set up brewing equipment and make running adjustments to ensure maximum efficiency.

Additional Job Requirements:

Positive attitude and the ability to work and communicate well with staff and the public. Ability to work independently. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a fast paced environment. Strong attention to detail. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication in English. Excellent written communication in English. Flexibility. Judgement. Team player. Reliability. Values and ethics. Organized. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Physical ability to lift and drag pallets, climb stairs, ramps and ladders. Lift 25kg from ground to shoulder high. Lift 50kg from ground to waist high. Self-starter, organized and detail oriented; accurate record-keeping and time management skills. Be able to work on your feet for long periods of time. Possess or be able to obtain a forklift operators certificate. Valid driver's license Flexible schedule: weekdays/ weeknights/ weekends/ holidays occasionally as required Lift 25kg from ground to shoulder high; Lift 50kg from ground to waist high Work safely with chemicals with appropriate safety accommodations Assist with local and regional distribution of finished product. Comfortable with use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Completion or enrolment in Power Engineering Class 4. Confined space entry certification. Transportation of Dangerous Good Certificate. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) certificate. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Certificate. Forklift certification Standard First Aid. Serving it Right or equivalent

Experience

Five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or engineering. Two to three years of brewing, cellaring and canning experience in a commercial brewery.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.60 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Store discount Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Diploma in Brewing and Brewery Operations (preferred)
Work Location: In person