Head Brewer

Hendler Family Brewing Co.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k matching

Paid time off

Education benefits

Master Brewers Assoc. member

Employee meals

Free beer weekly

Job summary

Hendler Family Brewing Co. is seeking an experienced Head Brewer to lead the brewhouse operations on two 60BBL systems. You’ll work with the production team and contract partners on scheduling, training, and continuous improvement to meet forecasted needs.

The role requires leadership in a high-volume brewery, hands-on operational excellence, and the ability to represent the brewery at events. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of leadership experience in a high volume brewery.
• Leadership in a Continuous Improvement environment preferred.
• Experience with production planning and scheduling in a brewery.
• Advanced brewing education required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Multilingual ability is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the brewhouse team with clear schedules and expectations.
• Ensure safe, on-time production of high-quality wort.
• Translate objectives into daily coaching and instruction.
• Maintain cleaning and preventive maintenance records for brewhouse operations.
• Collaborate on purchasing decisions with Operations.
• Manage raw material inventory consumption and waste.
• Troubleshoot brewing and fermentation issues.
• Partner with Quality on corrective actions and process improvements.
• Scale projects from pilot systems with the Innovation Program Manager.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multilingual (English, Spanish, or PT)

Education

Advanced brewing education

Tools

ProLeiT

ERP systems

Google/Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title

Head Brewer

Department

Production

Reports To

Director of Production

Salary Range

$80 - $90K / year + opportunity for performance based compensation.

Hendler Family Brewing Company is looking for an experienced professional to lead our brewing team. The Head Brewer is responsible for all brewhouse operations on our two 60BBL brewhouses. The Head Brewer works with our internal operations department and contract partners to build personnel and brewing schedules to meet forecasted needs. This position is responsible for training, standards, goal setting and continuous improvement related to brewhouse operations. This is a public facing position that may require the ability to speak at events and represent the brewery to the public.

The Head Brewer works closely with leadership to find opportunities to improve the safety, efficiency and quality of our operations. A proven track record of leadership in a Continuous Improvement environment is strongly preferred.

Essential Duties:

• Lead the brewhouse team, communicating personnel and production schedules consistently and effectively
• Ensure the safe, on-time and in-full creation of high quality wort consistently
• Effectively translate company and department objectives into daily instruction, coaching and goal setting for the brewhouse team
• Maintain records and schedule of cleaning tasks and preventative maintenance related to brewhouse operations
• Collaborate on purchasing decisions with the Operations team
• Responsible for the consumption of raw material inventory
• Troubleshoot brewing and fermentation issues
• Partner with Quality team on Quality Flag resolutions, corrective action and process improvements
• Work with the Innovation Program Manager to scale projects up from our pilot systems
• Champion an environment of continuous improvement

Job Requirements:

• 5 years of leadership experience in a high volume brewery
• Leadership experience in a Continuous Improvement environment
• 10 years of production brewery experience
• Experience with ProLeiT preferred
• Advanced brewing education
• Ability to remain organized in fast-paced high-pressure environments
• Proficiency with ERPs
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature controlled/refrigerated environment
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a high pressure environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Multilingual (English, Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of the craft beer industry and appreciation of the culture that goes with it.
• Strong communication skills, both with management and fellow associates.
• Experience with Google suite and/or Microsoft Office suite of applications.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision start on day one
• Matching 401k after 9 months of employment
• Paid time off, Vacation, Sick time, Company holidays
• Training and industry related education available
• Membership in Master Brewers Association of America
• Employee meal Tuesday-Friday
• Free case of our beer weekly (must be 21 or older)

About Us

HFBCo was founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler and is still family owned to this day. Our mission? Create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.

HFBCo is proud to offer the following benefits to our valued employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision start on day one
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off, Vacation, Sick time, Company holidays
• Training and industry related education
• Membership in Master Brewers Association of America
• Employee Meals
• Free case of our beer weekly (must be 21+ years of age)

Hendler Family Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].