Lead Brewer & Production Leader

Pelican Pub & Brewery; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Brewing Company is seeking a Head Brewer to lead the brewer/cellar team and coordinate daily brewing operations. You will partner with other managers to ensure timely completion of daily needs, while bringing leadership and a deep knowledge of brewing operations.

The role requires maintaining safety standards, scaling pilot batches, and driving continuous improvement across production, quality, and process controls. Night/weekend shifts and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Preferred brewing degree or certificate.
• BS in fermentation, biology, engineering or related field preferred.
• 3+ years managerial experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 7+ years brewing and/or distilling experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all brewer/cellar employees and procedures meet safety standards.
• Oversee wort production, cellaring, clarification and maintenance.
• Manage utilities, raw materials, safety, personnel, training and maintenance.
• Collaborate with other managers to meet production schedules (Just In Time).
• Conduct brewery audits for consistency, quality and adherence to Pelican standards.
• Monitor fermentation health with QC, sensory panels and analytics.
• Scale pilot batches to production and assist product development.
• Develop reports on brewing execution, quality and exceptions; improve processes.
• Keep production systems and inventories accurate and up to date.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of brew house and cellars.
• Provide staff coverage and cross-skill where needed.
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff; manage scheduling.
• Mentor and supervise other technical staff.

Skills

Managerial experience

Manufacturing experience

Brewing/distilling experience

Education

Brewing degree/certificate

BS in fermentation/biology/engineering

Job description

Pelican Brewing Company is seeking a Head Brewer to lead the brewer/cellar team and coordinate daily brewing operations. You will partner with other managers to ensure timely completion of daily needs, while bringing leadership and a deep knowledge of brewing operations.

The role requires maintaining safety standards, scaling pilot batches, and driving continuous improvement across production, quality, and process controls. Night/weekend shifts and occasional travel may be required.