Head Brewer & Production Manager

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A local craft brewery in Victoria, BC, is seeking a Head Brewer & Production Manager to lead their production team. The role involves overseeing all brewing operations, managing staff, and ensuring product quality. Candidates should have at least 5 years in the industry and strong supervisory skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $66,000 annually and various benefits including health insurance and staff discounts.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Beer perks and staff discounts

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• 5 years in the brewing industry, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong knowledge of brewing operations and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate brewing, cellaring, and packaging teams.
• Manage all brewing processes and maintain production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with government documentation requirements.

Skills

Brewing operations

Team supervision

Quality control

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Post-secondary in brewing, microbiology, or chemistry

Job description

Overview

Whistle Buoy Brewing Company is a dynamic and growing craft brewery located in the heart of Victoria, BC. We are passionate about producing high‑quality, innovative beers while fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Head Brewer & Production Manager to lead our production team and oversee all aspects of brewing operations.

As the Head Brewer & Production Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in ensuring the quality, efficiency, and consistency of our beer production. You will supervise and coordinate the activities of the production team, oversee brewing and packaging operations (including the canning line), and be directly responsible for hiring, training, and managing staff. This role requires both hands-on brewing expertise and strong leadership skills to ensure smooth operations across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Management: Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the responsibilities of the brewing, cellaring, packaging, and quality control team(s).
• Lead, mentor, and train staff in job duties, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Hire, onboard, and evaluate team members; complete performance reviews and provide guidance across brewing, production, and canning line operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and accountability.
• Ensure the team works efficiently to meet production schedules while maintaining high product quality.
• Resolve work-related problems and implement improvements in productivity and quality.
• Prepare production and performance reports for management.
• Brewing & Production Operations: Manage and execute all brewing processes, including brewing, transferring, fermenting, and packaging.
• Develop and maintain the brewing schedule, aligning production with demand, tank availability, and seasonality.
• Collaborate on and oversee recipe development, quality checks, and consistency of final products.
• Ensure strict cleanliness and sanitation of all brewing areas.
• Maintain accurate brewing, yeast and fermentation records.
• Operational Coordination: Order and manage inventory of raw materials, packaging supplies, and consumables.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs of brewing and packaging equipment. Familiarity with American Canning equipment.
• Manage and coordinate the canning line and its operations, ensuring efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate packaging schedules and contract brewing as needed.
• Ensure compliance with government documentation and reporting requirements (LDB, Excise, labeling, etc.).
• Cross‑Team Communication: Act as the main point of contact between brewing, cellaring, packaging, and sales/taproom teams.
• Provide regular updates on beer availability, tank turnarounds, and packaging timelines.
• Lead production meetings to align priorities, address issues, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education is required, along with post-secondary education in brewing, microbiology, or chemistry.
• 5 years in the brewing industry, with at least 2 years in a lead, supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of brewing operations, quality control, and sanitation standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of yeast health, propagation, and fermentation management.
• Proven ability to supervise, train, and evaluate a team.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends, as production requires.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $33.00 per hour / $66,000 annually
• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Health benefits package
• Beer perks and staff discounts
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities

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