Brewery Operations Manager

Position Summary: The Brewery Operations Manager (BOM) is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all operations of the brewery, including but not limited to production, fermentation, cellaring, packaging, supply chain purchasing & inventorying, finished goods inventories, brewery maintenance & capital improvements, and people management. The position requires significant experience and training in many facets of personnel supervision and professional brewery, cellar & packaging operations. In this job, you will be responsible for supervising, leading, mentoring, and coaching the brewery team members in interpersonal and technical growth, as well as guiding and optimizing the operational performance of DESTIHL Brewery.

The Brewery Operations Manager works alongside the Brewmaster/Production Manager to ensure we are producing, packaging, inventorying, and shipping sufficient quantities of quality beer that is available for sale at wholesale and retail.

The position is based at DESTIHL Brewery and reports directly to the Brewery Administrator.

Job Tasks, Responsibilities & Duties

· General Operational Duties

o Prioritize, schedule, organize, manage, and assist in the execution of daily activities of the brewery and brew crew to meet daily, monthly, and annual goals in terms of overall quality assurance & control and quantity of beer production.

o Train, schedule, assign, supervise, manage, and lead production staff in the safe, accurate, and efficient execution of tasks, SOPs, and policies to ensure consistency, integrity, and quality in all of our products.

o Ensure that the brewery is sufficiently staffed and supplied to effectively & efficiently operate on a daily basis.

o Assign, oversee, and evaluate the work of all subordinates. Recommend promotion, raises, transfer, or termination of employees based on performance evaluation or reporting to the Brewery Administrator in the ordinary course of business.

o Ensure the production team receives performance reviews, guidance, and/or feedback in a timely manner.

o Identify problems throughout the brewery and take steps to address them.

o Ensure complete and accurate documentation of all processes throughout the brewery as required by law and/or internal policies.

o Work with the Brewery Administrator, Brewmaster/Production Manager, Corporate Team, and other managers in identifying existing or potential issues, opportunities, efficiencies, improvements, equipment additions, upgrades or changes, brewery team organization & staffing, cost-saving measures & revenue-generating ideas or other changes which may be needed or beneficial to the company’s operating systems, policies and procedures or overall performance, and then manage the implementation of such operational changes accordingly

o Supervise & ensure the clean, safe, and sanitary condition of all brewery equipment and facilities to maintain a safe workplace, consistent beer quality, and an attractive, clean, and tour-ready condition of the entire brewery at all times.

o Monitor & manage brewery performance with budgeted revenues and expenses.

o Assist in preparing any unemployment claim responses, help line up witnesses and secure written statements from witnesses and defend the company’s position and actions at any and all hearings before the IDES or other regulatory board or hearing officer if you were directly involved with the incident.

o Help supervise and ensure recipe replication, quality & consistency, and assist the Brewmaster/Production Manager with recipe input, issues, and QC matters.

o Perform, execute, and oversee all the duties of subordinate positions, as those Job Descriptions specify, as & when needed, which said duties are incorporated herein by this reference, and provide hands-on relief of all positions.

o Provide support and leadership in partnership with Quality Assurance staff concerning QA/QC initiatives or issues.

o Display a practical understanding and execution of finished product distribution, orders, and product rotation/handling/storage.

o Coordinate and assist beer hall & brewpub managers and brewery staff in beer, cellar, and draft training for new & existing staff.

· Logistical Operational Duties

o In general, forecast, plan, and manage what, when & how to receive inbound products or to ship outbound equipment and then manage the best, fastest, and most efficient & economical way to inventory and transport those goods.

o Coordinate, monitor, streamline, and manage supply and distribution chain operations and oversee warehousing operations.

o Ensure premises, assets, systems, IT and communications are used effectively and efficiently.

o Ensure final sales orders meet their planned delivery date, including restaurant & beer hall orders.

o Coordinate with the Brewmaster/Production Manager to determine respective responsibilities and needs for purchase orders; arrange delivery & stocking of packaging, raw materials & supplies to ensure we meet sales & production goals.

o Communicate with suppliers to achieve accurate & timely shipping and deliveries.

o Provide administrative & logistical support to the Brewery Administrator, Corporate, Production, and Sales teams as needed.

o Manage & train warehouse employees with proper procedures set forth herein.

o Coordinate with sales, packaging, and production managers on daily operations and monitor, manage, and coordinate package plans to fulfill sales orders.

o Monitor, document, manage, and prepare inventories of all products and materials for the end of the month and/or end of the period and update/maintain in Ekos.

o Receive materials by inspecting and checking all products accurately and posting all purchase orders and inventory receipts in Ekos.

Ensure the heavy machinery operation follows safety guidelines and ensure subordinates are trained and following the same.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.