Brewing Manager

Brewing Manager - Victory Brewing Company | Parkesburg, PA

We’re hiring! Looking for a fun, rewarding place to work? Become a part of our truly unique team!

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE OFFER

Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands (75+ combined years!): Victory Brewing, Bold Rock Cider, Sixpoint Brewery, Southern Tier Brewing & Southern Tier Distilling. We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities, & our corporate headquarters.

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Health Benefits
• No Waiting Period to Enroll
• Immediate 401K Match & Vesting
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Schedules & Generous Paid Time Off
• Ample Product Discounts
• Opportunities for Growth Across 5 Successful Brands

WHAT WE DO

Victory Brewing Company (VBC) is a committed, industry leader who since 1996, has grown to be a world-renowned craft brewery, and the second largest craft brand family in our home state of Pennsylvania. 

We find people looking to bring their experience, enthusiasm & desire to work with others to a fun, rewarding place to work as we continue to produce industry changing craft beer. We have growing, empowered and trusted teams in Downingtown, Kennett Square, Parkesburg and Philadelphia.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At VBC, the Brewing Manager will oversee and lead all brewery operations to meet & exceed productivity, quality, cost, service, safety and delivery goals. This position will ensure that our operation is running at its maximum efficiency and that, above all, quality is assured. The Brewing Manager will facilitate the maintenance and reliability of all brewery equipment, including brewhouse, cellar, utilities, and instrumentation as well as continuing to create and maintain standardization of operations.   

Reports to: Director of Brewery Operations  

• Work with Director of Brewery Operations to create operating plan for the brewery; establish objectives, procedures & performance measures for each function/area of the brewery while maintaining performance measures of the team
• Review performance against operating plans, standards, and scorecards; work with team to interpret results and implement countermeasures as required. 
• Review and approve plans for the control of plant outputs, inventory/raw materials, maintenance and operational spending, work force utilization, equipment productivity and maintenance, facility maintenance and execution of quality standards. 
• Schedule brewery operations in the brewhouse, cellar, and if necessary, packaging departments. Communicate schedule with entire brewery organization including Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. 
• Quickly respond to technical issues in the brewery. 
• Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting problems and implementing new products into our processes. 
• Recruit, develop and motivate a high-performance team and ensure adequate training is provided for all positions. 
• Communicate for alignment; keep all employees informed as to company/department plans and progress; help set and adjust individual priorities; constantly work to create engagement. 
• Drive the implementation of lasting process improvements. 
• Participate in capital equipment projects, including cost effective analysis and purchasing. 
• Lead and participate in weekly and monthly coaching staff meetings. 
• Represent the company to external parties as needed/appropriate. Project a positive image to the customers we serve and the industry in which we participate. Communicate with external parties in a professional and timely fashion. 
• Maintain familiarity and oversight for all control and regulatory requirements including but not limited to TTB, environmental, etc.) related to the production of beers. 

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Life Sciences, (Chemistry, Microbiology, or Fermentation Science) 
• 10+ years’ experience in operations management with a variety of functional experiences; MUST have food & beverage industry experience, preferably in alcoholic beverages
• Strong understanding of brewing process including quality standards and practices 
• Ability to execute brewery operations if needed, including the ability to work rotational shifts
• Positive attitude with results-oriented focus, strong analytical/critical thinking skills
• Proven capacity to manage strategically, execute tactically and provide leadership to others 
• Ability to relate well to people at all levels of the organization 
• Demonstrated understanding of all the levers associated with managing a business 
• Exceptional commitment to quality at all points in the production process 
• Leader who models company purpose and values through example, holding others accountable and drives change
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks to closure concurrently while offering creative problem solutions 
• Collaborative working style with ability to sell ideas to peers and senior leaders 

Physical Requirements – Candidate should be able to lift at least 30lbs from ground level, able to move 165lbs of kegged beer from one location to another. Physically capable of standing for long periods of time and able to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. 

Alcohol Responsibility – Employees must fully understand that they are a representative of the company but of the alcohol beverage industry. With that said they are to conduct themselves within the limits of the law and with concern to the education of responsible consumption at all times. This includes working hours, trade shows, festivals and while entertaining in the name of the company. Any poor reflection or legal matters that may arise due to poor judgment may be dealt with by means of disciplinary action or termination.

Disclaimer

This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Travel Required

Yes. Some travel between Downingtown and Parkesburg location