Brewing Leader

Lion; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong is seeking a Brewing Leader to oversee brewing, cellars and White Rabbit teams, driving safety, quality and continuous improvement while delivering strong performance. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, applying practical problem solving, Lean/TPM, and a people-first approach to build a safer, smarter and more sustainable operation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in brewing or FMCG, a relevant science qualification, and a track record of developing

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing people in brewing/manufacturing.
• Strong brewing/process improvement background.
• Proven ability to drive safety, quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary team of leaders and operators.
• Champion a proactive safety culture with risk identification and safe working practices.
• Ensure quality, environmental and compliance standards across brewing, cellars and White Rabbit operations.
• Deliver production targets, DIFOT and equipment performance while reducing losses.
• Lead continuous improvement through Lions operating system and structured problem solving.
• Assist with budget, labour, materials and capital planning to create value.

Skills

People leadership

Brewing expertise

Lean TPM

Root-cause analysis

Safety culture

Continuous improvement

Education

Science qualification

IBD Diploma

Job description

We're on the lookout for a passionate and people-focused Brewing Leader to join our team at Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong.

Reporting to Brewery Manager, this is a brilliant opportunity to make your mark in a much-loved craft brewery, leading the brewing, cellars and White Rabbit teams to deliver exceptional beer, strong performance and a great team experience.

Your Role

You'll have accountability for the people, safety, quality, performance and continuous improvement of the brewing area. Leading a team of eight direct reports and six indirect reports, you'll set the tone for a high-performing, engaged and capable team.

You'll bring together technical brewing expertise, strong leadership and a practical improvement mindset to help Little Creatures continue brewing great beer while building a safer, smarter and more sustainable operation.

Key Responsibilities

• People and Capability: Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary team of leaders and operators, building capability, engagement and a culture of continuous learning.
• Safety: Champion a proactive safety culture where everyone takes ownership of risk identification, hazard reduction and safe ways of working.
• Quality and Environment: Ensure brewing, cellars and White Rabbit operations meet quality, environmental and compliance standards, including critical control and quality programs.
• Delivery and Performance: Deliver production, DIFOT, equipment performance and brewing NPD targets while improving extract loss, inventory management and loss recovery.
• Continuous Improvement: Set the pace for a zero-waste culture and lead improvement plans through Lions operating system, including leader standard work and structured problem solving.
• Financial and Commercial: Support budget, labour, materials, chemical and capital planning, while contributing to value creation and site cost targets.

What You Bring

You're an experienced people leader with a strong background in brewing, manufacturing or FMCG operations. You know how to bring people with you, create clarity in complex environments and consistently deliver on your commitments.

You'll ideally bring:

• More than five years' experience leading, developing and managing people.
• More than five years' experience in FMCG, brewing or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong brewing, process improvement and Lean/TPM capability.
• A practical understanding of root-cause analysis, corrective actions and performance improvement.
• The ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, engagement and commercial outcomes.
• A relevant science qualification or IBD Diploma would be highly regarded.

Most importantly, you're curious, collaborative and motivated by making great beer with great people. You'll enjoy working in an environment that values quality, individuality, creativity and having a little fun along the way.