Brewing Leader

Lion Pty Ltd; Geelong; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Creatures Brewery in Geelong is seeking a Brewing Leader to oversee the brewing, cellars and White Rabbit teams. You will lead a multi-disciplinary crew, drive safety, quality and continuous improvement, and build a high-performing culture across the operation.

You will bring extensive brewing experience and a practical improvement mindset to deliver great beer while advancing sustainability and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years leading and developing people.
• Over five years in FMCG, brewing or similar manufacturing.
• Strong brewing, process improvement and Lean/TPM capability.
• Ability to balance safety, quality, delivery, engagement and commercial outcomes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

People leadership

Brewing expertise

Lean tools

TPM methods

Root-cause analysis

Education

Science qualification

IBD Diploma

Tools

Lean tools

TPM methods

Job description

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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 Lion’s 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.