Lead Brewer & Production Leader

North Country Brewing Co; Slippery Rock Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Brewing Co is seeking a Head Brewer to lead all brewery operations at our Slippery Rock, PA facility. The role blends hands-on brewing with leadership of the team, production scheduling, inventory, labor, and budget, while upholding safety and continuous improvement standards.

The Head Brewer will oversee yeast management, packaging into kegs, cans and bottles, and ensure accurate production records.

Qualifications

• Experience leading brewery operations and teams.
• Strong record-keeping and production planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide end‑to‑end leadership of all brewery operations including brewing all recipes to specification and complete accurate production records.
• Lead hands‑on brewing, centrifuging or DE filtration, yeast management and propagation, soda production, cleaning, sanitation, and packaging into kegs, cans, and bottles.
• Manage yeast, including proper handling and propagation, and support soda production.
• Receive deliveries, maintain inventory records, and help manage production in brewery systems. Help with deliveries to our locations and clean draft lines.
• Operate a forklift and brewery equipment safely and responsibly.
• Clean and sanitize vessels, equipment, and brewery work areas using proper chemical‑handling practices.
• Coach Assistant Brewers and reinforce consistent, efficient brewery practices.
• Maintain standard for quality, safety, cleanliness, and OSHA compliance.
• Share your beer and brewing knowledge with restaurant guests and represent our beer events.

Skills

Brewing

Packaging

Leadership

Quality control

Safety

Job description

North Country Brewing Co is seeking a Head Brewer to lead all brewery operations at our Slippery Rock, PA facility. The role blends hands-on brewing with leadership of the team, production scheduling, inventory, labor, and budget, while upholding safety and continuous improvement standards.

The Head Brewer will oversee yeast management, packaging into kegs, cans and bottles, and ensure accurate production records.