Director of Brewing Operations

Kane is a fast-growing production brewery located in New Jersey. Established in 2011, our focus is on handcrafted hoppy, barrel-aged, and spontaneous ales brewed locally and distributed by our team in Ocean, NJ. We are looking to add a full-time Director of Brewing Operations to our growing team.  

You will oversee production schedules and ensure implementation of all standard operating procedures to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the production process. As part of the management team, you will work with other area leaders to develop and achieve the brewery wide goals. This position reports directly to the President. 

Responsibilities:? 

• Leads all day-to-day activities necessary to produce the highest quality and consistent beers.
• Manage the work environment that is safe for all employees and visitors implementing procedures, conducting trainings, and addressing and curing safety deficiencies.
• Manage brewhouse, cellar and packaging operations, including utilities, raw materials, safety, personnel and training and maintenance.
• Performing brewery audits to ensure quality, consistency, and repeatability of brewing.
• Facilitates future growth of the brewery through continuous optimization of current processes.
• Ensure that the production team adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures while improving when applicable. 
• Manage, mentor and train production team to ensure career growth and the production of great beer.
• Identify areas of increased operational efficiencies and drive continuous improvement culture throughout production team. 
• Develop performance and productivity metrics for all production areas.  
• Oversee the management and expansion of clean barrel-aging and spontaneous beer programs.
• Work with QC / QA department to ensure highest quality beer and trouble shoot any production issues. 
• Leverage our ERP system to streamline data collection process. 
• Identify and correct production bottlenecks and assist in managing equipment selection required to execute growth initiatives.
• Work with President, & Director of Sales and Marketing on production planning, forecasting, and budgeting. 

Qualifications:  

• 5+ years as a senior level production manager at a rapidly growing 25,000bbl+ production brewery.
• 5+ years managing, training and motivating a team of 10 or more employees. 
• 10+ years in the brewing industry. 
• Experience using centrifuge, steam boiler and automated packaging systems.
• Experience with new equipment selection and installation; working with facilities team, engineers, contractors to coordinate and oversea new equipment installation and commissioning. 
• Degree in Brewing Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent leadership skills with the proven ability to lead and motivate a team and maintain a positive morale in the workforce.
• Experience successfully working within management group on strategic goals and initiatives. 
• An understanding of Laboratory Operations / Quality Control procedures.
• Self-motivated with high level attention to detail. 
• Passion for craft beer and a deep understanding of the industry. 

Compensation based on experience. Benefits include PTO, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) and merchandise and beer.  

As with all our positions at Kane Brewing Company we are looking for someone with a passion for great beer, a strong work ethic and a team player that is looking for a position at a fast-growing brewery. If interested, please e-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF format to careers@kanebrewing.com