Brewery Operations Manager

Duties:

· Cultivate and promote a culture of positivity amongst the production team and enthusiastic engagement with the brewing industry.

· Manage the production team of brewers, drivers, support and hourly packaging staff to produce beer, RTD and spirits to specification and ensure adequate inventory levels to support sales growth.

· Provide technical and development leadership to the production team.

· Manage production to meet and exceed sales forecasts. Work with sales leadership to analyze and understand trends in sku, product and brand sales to develop an accurate (<20% variance) sales forecast.

· Manage CSPC registrations, pricing controls, AGLC and CRA Excise compliance.

· Develop and oversee SOPs for brewing, cleaning, packaging and support work within the brewery. Work with the production team to continuously improve SOPs.

· Maintain Ekos records for inventory, work in progress, batch records and sales records at all times.

· Execute an innovation program within Trolley 5, in consultation with sales, marketing and Trolley 5 leadership.

· Manage the brewery supply chain; including supply agreements, hop contracts, pricing and build great supplier relationships.

· Establish and embed a quality assurance program within systems and procedures of the brewery. Track performance against industry benchmarks and drive continuous improvement of quality.

· Foster an inclusive environment and appreciation of our beer & brewing culture across departments.

· Manage recipe costs to target blended $/hL levels and labor % to hit and exceed profitability targets as set by Trolley 5 leadership.

· Establish and manage a program for preventative and ongoing maintenance.

· Responsible for hiring and termination decisions of the production team, in consultation with Trolley 5 leadership and other Directors.

· This position is roughly 70/30% management and team leadership vs hands on work.

· Any other duties as required by employer.

Qualifications and desired experience

· Age of majority with a valid SIN or work visa.

· Physically fit and able to work in a standing position for extended periods.

· Able to lift 25kg bags comfortably and move up to 65kg kegs safely.

· Minimum 5 years brewing experience.

· Minimum 1 year management experience as a head brewer or equivalent.

· Post-secondary brewing qualifications including Brewmaster Diploma, IBD General Certificate in Brewing, or equivalent combination of education and experience would be considered an asset.

· Certified First Aid Certificate an asset.

· Mechanical knowledge of light and heavy duty machinery an asset.

· Forklift certified, or able to drive a forklift and obtain certification with assistance from Trolley 5.

· Proficient using Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel and brewery management software (Ekos, Beer30, Vicinity Brew etc.)

Compensation

· Base salary range of $70,000 – $90,000 per annum, less applicable statutory deductions.

· Potential 10% bonus at President discretion based on maintaining adequate inventories and product quality.

· Three (3) weeks paid vacation in addition to statutory vacation days.

· Health benefits under the Trolley 5 plan, following completion of 3-months probation.

· Shift beers and take-home stock.

· Discretionary promo allowance.

· Trolley 5 is an equal opportunity employer, and our hiring decisions take this into account.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• How many years of management or head brewer experience do you have?

Education:

• AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• brewing: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person