Brewery Operations

The Brewing Projekt in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Brewing Operations / Production Manager to join our growing team.
Over the last nine years, The Brewing Projekt has fought through federal government shutdowns, BS state legislation, and oodles of bureaucracy and red tape.
Over that time, we've grown from a small garage brewery self-distributing locally from the back of a pickup truck into a 36K Sqft destination brewery with distribution in 15 states, England, the EU, Australia, Japan, China and growing.
The struggles have been great, but the journey sure has been a ride and we're not done yet… In 2023 The Brewing Projekt produced 86 unique products so changing things up and pushing the boundaries are what we're built on.
In addition to our own products, we've taken on contract production of beer and NA/Alternative beverages that continues to grow month over month ensuring that our tanks are full, and our lines are running
2024 Annual production on track to exceed 12K BBLS.
If you're looking to be a part of a team making just the "standards" we're not going to be your cup of tea.
If you're interested in messing around and taking that tea and blending it into a beer… You might be in the right place.
In order to continue to facilitate our growth and sanity, The Brewing Projekt is looking for an experienced candidate with the following skills and qualities:
Minimum of 4 years professional brewing experienceMinimum of 2 years of management experienceQuality / detail focused and orientedStrong communication skillsOrganized and timelyDedicated and personableInterested in lifelong learningWilling to get down and dirty in production when neededStrong troubleshooting and logical problem-solving skillsWilling to adopt the brand and represent it both locally, nationally, and abroadBrewery Operations Responsibilities:
Direct and oversee schedules for Hot Side, Cold Side, Packaging, and QAQCDirect reports include: Head Brewer, Production Team, Packaging Team, QAQC, WarehouseWork with ownership to develop and forecast out production schedulesManage and oversee preventative maintenance schedulesWork towards a model of lean manufacturing and consistent product / process improvementManage Production, Packaging, and QAQC team membersManage and oversee the creation, implementation, and proper training of SOPSEnsure raw materials are properly kept and stock is on hand when neededAssist in raw materials selection (malt, hops, yeast, etc)Work with purchasing manager to forecast raw ingredient contractsRecipe Formulation as well as Research and DevelopmentAct as "first responder" to ensure problems are communicated and responded to promptlyRecord Management (Beer30)A little about our setup:
4V 20BBL Premier Stainless Brewhouse740 BBL of Fermentation Capacity410 BBL of Cellar SpaceGEA HB05 CentrifugeIDD Flash PasteurizerPSA CB100 Canning LineProMan Tunnel PasteurizerHeuft Low Fill / Dud RejectorCartoner w/ Mix Pack CapacityBio LabA little about the area:
Eau Claire, Wisconsin located about 1.5HR East of Minneapolis, 3hr North of Madison, 4.5HR North of Chicago.
Home to The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and more music / cultural festivals than you'll know what to do with.
A great place to get outside and experience the Northwoods by hiking, canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hunting you name it.
The only thing we don't have is a mountain.
Family friendly, great schools, low cost of living, easy (or non-existent) commutes… Eau Claire is a great place to put down roots.
Benefits:
Full Time / Salaried Position based on experience ($70K-$100K)Generous PTO and family leave policiesHealth & Dental InsurancePPE Budgets / ReimbursementPaid Membership in Guilds / Professional GroupsFully paid travel for events (collabs, territory visits, conferences, etc)Product / Merch DiscountsEmail cover letter and resume to:
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