Master Distiller - Head of Operations and Production

Heritage Acres Distilling; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Acres Distilling seeks a Senior Leader to oversee all aspects of spirit production. This role involves managing a team, ensuring product quality, and driving innovation. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in distilling and strong leadership skills, ready to contribute to the distillery's future.

Benefits

Bonus Pay

Profit Sharing

Collaborative Work Environment

Training and Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distilling or related beverage alcohol production.
• Proven leadership experience in a hands-on production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of spirit production, including fermentation and distillation.
• Manage, train, and mentor production staff.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Process Optimization

Education

Formal Distilling Education

Tools

ERP Tools

Job description

This is a senior leadership role overseeing distillation, blending, production planning, compliance, and day-to-day operations. You will manage a small team, ensure quality across all processes, and help shape the future of the distillery through innovation, efficiency, and strategic thinking.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of spirit production, including fermentation, distillation, blending, aging, and bottling.
• Maintain high product quality, consistency, and innovation across all SKUs.
• Oversee production planning, inventory management, and supply chain logistics.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations (CRA excise, LDB reporting, etc).
• Maintain accurate production logs, SOPs, batch sheets, and traceability systems.
• Manage, train, and mentor production staff.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and upgrades.
• Collaborate with ownership and departments on new product development, seasonal releases, and R&D.
• Provide input on budget planning, forecasting, and operational scaling.
• Commitment to overall team and company success with a willingness to assist with duties outside of scope as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in distilling or related beverage alcohol production.
• Proven leadership experience in a hands-on production environment.
• Strong knowledge of distillation systems, process flow, and compliance.
• Experience with excise tracking, audits, and monthly reporting.
• Skilled in team management, scheduling, and process optimization.
• A formal distilling education or technical background is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Bonus

• Experience developing and launching new products.
• Familiarity with production planning, inventory software, or ERP tools.

Job Type : Full-time

What we offer :

• 92,514.00-$110,000.00 per year
• Bonus pay and profit sharing
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Training and development from an experienced team.