Director of Brewery Operations

Job Type: FULL-TIME EXEMPT

Company Overview

Third Space Brewing is a 10 year old production brewery operation producing 10,000+ barrels of beer annually in addition to other crafted beverages.

Position Summary

Department Director position responsible for coordinating management of all Brewery activities across recipe development, production management, quality and maintenance to meet production demands and help further a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

-      21+ years old

-      Bachelor’s degree in food science, engineering, biology or other related science

-      5+ years of experience in a production brewery or related food manufacturing facility

-      3+ years management experience directly managing production/manufacturing personnel

-      Formal Brewing education from recognized institution preferred

Key Competencies

-      Ability to manage, motivate and develop staff

-      Familiarity with technology typical to a medium-sized brewery operation including equipment, software, etc

-      Knowledge of safety hazards present in brewing environment and interest in creating a culture of safety

-      Strong organizational and record keeping skills

-      Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-      Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve complex issues

-      Passion for beer, brewing and production

-      Knowledge of brewing science, raw material selection and handling

-      Experience creating and refining beer recipes on a production scale

-      Commitment to on-going learning and improvement

Essential Job Functions

-      Oversight and management of the Brewery team including hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, etc

-      Help shape overall Brewery strategic planning with emphasis on company long-term goals and employee ownership of process

-      Work with Brewmaster on all new product development

-      Ensure quality standards are established and met

-      Ensure all brewery equipment is properly used and maintained

-      Establish a focus on safety and a safe brewery culture

-      Lead improvement initiatives that help drive department and company goals

-      Work with finance department to create annual budget for department

-      Actively seek ways to contribute, improve and strengthen employee and company culture

Benefits

-      Access to company Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with employer contribution

-      Access to company 401(k) plan with employer match

-      Generous PTO package

-      Paid Holidays

-      Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

-      Beer Allocation

-      Employee Discounts