Head Brewer / Brewery Manager

Cowbell Brewing Co.; Blyth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local brewery in Blyth, Ontario is seeking a seasoned professional to lead brewing and production operations. You will oversee the production and packaging teams, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment, while also maintaining high-quality standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of brewing experience and strong interpersonal skills. This role is key to driving innovation and operational goals in the brewery.

Qualifications

• 10 years brewing & production experience.
• Valid Smart Serve certification.
• Strong interpersonal skills with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production, packaging and lab teams.
• Develop operational goals and ensure strong interdepartmental relationships.
• Conduct quality checks and process audits to maintain standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be a leading ambassador of Cowbell’s values, vision and overall business strategy
• Develop and propose annual strategic goals for production, packaging and lab teams.
• Define and implement production strategies, structures and processes. Create, update and modify SOPs on an ongoing basis
• Facilitate future growth of the brewery through continuous optimization of current processes
• Provide regular performance feedback to SLT

Operations Management

• Develop operational goals and ensure strong interdepartmental relationships
• Create the production schedule to manage demand, ensuring all sales forecast requirements are met.
• Oversee all day-to-day activities required to produce high quality, consistent products
• Lead production and packaging operations to manage demand to ensure all sales forecast requirements are met. Ensure scheduling and staffing levels are maintained.
• Assist in developing long term production needs including procurement of new equipment, building layout changes, maintenance, raw supplier swaps etc.
• Maintain hands on working knowledge of brewhouse and cellar and packaging systems

Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise the production, packaging and lab teams. Provide informative and technical beverage related support to all employees across every department
• Manage department time off in a manner that maintains production continually and efficiency
• Ensure a working environment that is safe for all employees and visitors. Implementing procedures, conducting training, addressing and curing safety deficiencies in an ongoing manner

Quality Assurance & Maintenance

• Conduct quality checks and process audits to ensure quality standard is maintained
• Maintain best in class cleanliness in all areas of the production facility
• Ensure proper inventory reporting is maintained at all times, in all areas of production and packaging.
• Organize and engage with outside contractors to minimize downtime

Collaboration & Innovation

• Work in collaboration with the Sales, Marketing and the overall Operations team to drive the innovation process. Actively seek out and implement advances in beverage efficiency and creativity
• Operate and maintain the Pilot System
• Provide the Food & Beverage, Sales, and Marketing teams with onsite, offsite, print and social media support
• Stay connected to the Craft brewing and distilling industry to establish, build and maintain relationships with a focus on innovation, efficiency and brand awareness.
• Participate in all co-pack relationships

Qualifications And Requirements

• 10 years brewing & production experience
• Valid Smart Serve certification
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, with professional conduct at all times
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines

Blyth Brewing & Distilling Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Blyth Brewing & Distilling Inc. is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.