Job Description

Brewing Department Supervisor

Get to Know Us Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We're committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that's in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role Reporting to the Brewing Manager, the Brewing Department Supervisor leads a team of Assistant Brewers and Brewer Technicians in Brewing, Cellaring and Filtration to fulfill a demanding brewing and production schedule while meeting the highest quality standards. This position requires technical brewing excellence as well as inspired leadership and people management skills. The Brewing Department Supervisor must have a strong technical aptitude and is expected to build and maintain a highly skilled and engaged Brewing Staff using the Company Vision and Values as a guide. You will guide the team to meet performance standards while working on assigned shift.

What's In It For You We're committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we're offering $67,126 to $104,716 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program – inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details. But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

Please note: This is a 3rd shift opportunity. 10:00pm-6:30am (Sun-Thur) + 15% shift differential

SNBC Employees: Please note this is an In-Training Program opportunity

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with Brewing Department leaders and production staff, oversee all aspects of the Brewing Department from incoming raw materials to delivering finished beer ready to package
• Work closely with Quality, Packaging, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Production Schedulers to coordinate efforts in meeting brewery production demands and quality standards
• Ensure all production equipment and areas are maintained, optimized, kept clean and organized and in compliance with GMPs; lead the department 5S program
• Verify brewing staff are adequately trained to operate efficiently and safely in their areas in accordance with Sierra Nevada Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and quality standards
• Interview, hire, and develop brewing department staff; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve personnel-related problems
• In collaboration with the Brewing Manager and Plant Manager, develop and lead the Brewing department and its staff to align with and achieve company and departmental goals and KPI improvement efforts
• Facilitate problem solving activities to determine root cause and close the loop on issues that impact the state of the business
• Promote and participate in execution of continuous improvement efforts
• Possess an understanding of, and commitment to Food Safety standards and Manufacturing industry best practices
• Develop and maintain production staffing schedules
• Proactively communicates organizational changes and business updates to brewing staff
• Additional duties and professional development coursework as assigned
• This may require you to work off-shift and weekend work to support the operation

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, food/fermentation science, chemistry, microbiology or any combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved required

• 3 years Experience in a production brewery or similar beverage or food processing manufacturing environment required and
• 1 year Supervisory or management experience required

• Highly proficient in understanding all aspects of beer production, i.e., raw materials, brew house operations, fermentation management, yeast metabolism/performance, filtration/finishing, overall sterile practices, brewery wide sanitation, equipment design and technical operation details
• Must have a working understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), brewery production food safety requirements, CIP/sterilization operations, water systems, brewery microbiology, brewery quality (QA) systems, sensory science, packaging operations, and brewery maintenance
• Ability to write SOPs, train staff on them, and uphold and enforce a strict adherence to procedures
• Strong, professional written and verbal communication skills is required
• Ability to quickly assess the status of operations and troubleshoot processes is required
• Ability to work with automated processes interface, process control instrumentation, as well as manual brewery operations is required
• Thorough understanding of brewing calculations, e.g. hop changes, gravity adjustments, blending, salting, etc, is required
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement, efficiency, and the ability to identify and implement creative solutions
• Ability to develop workable implementation plans, coordinate projects, and communicate changes effectively

• Confined Space Rescue Certification within 120 Days required
• Counterbalance Lift Certification within 120 Days preferred
• First Aid / CPR Certification within 120 Days required
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt within 1 Year preferred
• Narrow Isle Lift Certification within 120 Days required
• Brewing Certificate or diploma in Brewing/Fermentation within 120 Days required

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying You must be at least 21 years of age to work for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.; Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check. Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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