Job Description
Our long-tenured Brewhouse Manager is moving on from BC's longest, independently-owned brewery, Pacific Western Brewing. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Brewhouse manager is a member of the brewery Management Team and is responsible for all phases of the brewing/RTD process, including brewing existing recipes consistently and to our high-quality ISO-certified, standards. This includes, but is not limited to quality control, concept development, health & safety, tank and equipment maintenance, production scheduling and leading a department of skilled employees. Prince George is a close-knit community with welcoming and friendly people. The comparatively lower cost of living is a consistent reason people relocate their families to the area. Not to mention the plethora of activities and four-season outdoor recreation opportunities available right outside your front door.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with the PWB management team on a daily basis on operations scheduling, product development and special projects as required.
Accountable for the mashing, fermentation, distillation, blending and quality control of our products, being meticulous to ensure a consistent high-quality product.
Ensures the brewhouse is operating optimally by reaching product-orientated KPI’s.
Responsible for the proper inspections of department equipment/tanks and collaborates with the Operations Manager on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of departmental equipment.
Prepares and executes capital plans and budgets in respective areas.
Schedules and supervises all stages of the brewing and RTD process to ensure they are completed on time and production targets are met.
Maintains inventory controls for all materials and supplies related to the brewing process.
Ensures proper safety and quality training of all Brewhouse and QA employees Working with the warehouse calculates and reports daily waste.
Calculates and reports all beer movement on a daily basis.
Is a member of the joint health and safety committee and a member of the management union team.
Attends promotional events as required.
Staff Management:
Provides leadership, direction, instruction, guidance and supervision to ensure that work completed is done safely, effectively and efficiently.
Schedules and assigns work to brewhouse employees and ensures compliance with all applicable language within the union collective agreement
Oversees the Brewhouse Steam Engineering and QA teams.
Reviews payroll for the Brewhouse, QA and Engineering departments through Dayforce In partnership with Human Resources, appropriately addresses employees when performance falls below standard levels.
Ensures consistent performance evaluation of departmental employees and supports performance improvement initiatives.
Maintains a positive and cooperative work environment by implementing programs that boost morale and ensure effective teamwork
Experience & Skills:
Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in brewing science or related field experience
7 years of minimum experience in a brewery/brewhouse, demonstrating consistent advancement and growth in responsibilities.
Experience managing employees and directing work in a unionized environment.
Strong leadership and communication skills, demonstrated ability to lead a team to achieving established goals
Strong knowledge of the brewing process including brewing techniques and quality control
Methodical, logical and detail-oriented
Ability to adapt, learn quickly, and operate in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong health & safety focus
Experience in an ISO-certified organization
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Pay Range: $80,000-$82,000
Company Website: https://pwbrewing.com/
Job Location: Prince George, British Columbia
How To Apply: https://ca.indeed.com/job/brewhouse-manager-f3cc0904f25665c8
Application Deadline: July 19, 2024