Job Details
Full time
On-site
USD76,121 - USD96,387/yearly
Brewmaster
La Crosse, WI, US
Job Description
City Brewing Company – Who We Are
With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co\-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses onSafety
throughout our facilities,Quality
of products produced for our customers,Communication
at all levels,Growth
of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, andPerformance
with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.Job Summary
City Brewery's Brewmaster leads and oversees the efficient operation of liquid production in both the Brewing and Batching departments. In addition to ensuring process efficiency, this individual mentors and coaches a large team of production associates, supervisors, and managers to provide daily direction setting and career development opportunities. As a member of City's leadership team, the Brewmaster will work collaboratively with cross\-functional leaders at the La Crosse facility and across City's network to promote the company's production and operational goals. This role is equally responsible for the timely and efficient production of finished products in accordance with customer specifications, safety, and the principles of good manufacturing practices. The La Crosse facility is capable of producing up to 7 million barrels of beer a year and currently brews and blends about 40 different recipes for City's contracted customers.Duties and Responsibilities
• Designs and supports procedures for the efficient production of both brewed and blended finished products
• Effectively develops and manages the output of the various stages of the brewing and batching processes, including record keeping and timely communication of results
• Acts as the site SME for all brewing\-related processes
• Codifies, updates, and communicates internal and customer quality specifications in a comprehensive and readily accessible format
• Effectively troubleshoot causes for deviations from specifications
• Communicates directly with customers regarding department issues, ensuring that customer expectations regarding samples and record keeping are met
• Effectively monitors microbiological and GMP standards and ensures departmental compliance
• Communicates effectively with other department leaders regarding liquid supply and quality concerns
• Creates and enforces departmental practices that meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements
• Provides staff training, development, and mentoring as needed to develop the capabilities of both employees and the department
• Assists in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of departmental capital projects and continuous improvement projects
• Manages department materials, including inventory and changes to Bills of Materials
• Manages and motivates a work force of hourly and staff employees to ensure a cost effective allocation of departmental labor
• Provides direction for the brewing and batching maintenance teams
Minimum Qualifications
• 3\-5 years’ experience managing and coaching large teams, preferably in the Brewing industry
• B.S. in a related science discipline (Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Engineering, etc.) or equivalent
• Specialized training in Brewing Science from a recognized Brewing school or equivalent experience
• Proven success in brewing process optimization to deliver consistent quality and cost metrics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team\-centered environment
• Ability to motivate a team through a changing environment
• Working knowledge of the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices
• City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.*