Brewing Manager

Company: FedUp Foods
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

Who We AreFedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailersPosition SummaryAs the Brewing Manager, you will be part of the core team responsible for the launch of FedUp Foods 2nd production facility in Wilmington, NC. This role is the department leader of the brewing and flavoring team and will provide overall leadership and direction for all brewing operations to achieve continuously improved results in safety, quality, service, and cost performance. Functional direct reports are the Brewing Supervisor, Brewing Team, and Flavoring Team.-- As a member of the Management team, this person will work with other Managers to develop and achieve our brewery and company wide goals.--The ideal candidate is an energetic, servant minded manager with a passion for building systems from the ground up, the tenacity to see projects through to completion, and a commitment to innovation with high standards of quality and integrity.General Duties/ResponsibilitiesRecruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in our operations.--Oversees employee productivity, training, and personal/career growth and development.Leads and manages teams by providing constructive feedback to drive the planning and orchestration of business objectives.Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.----Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with federal, state, and company policies.--Create and communicate a clear vision for the future of the department to inspire and drive the brewing team to achieve and surpass business goals and objectives (Safety, Quality, Service, and Performance).--Engage the brewing team to maximize brewery productivity and employee engagement.Develop strategies to support growth in brewing capacity.--Take ownership of the brewing departmental budget and staffing plan.Drives improvements through continuous improvement initiatives in the departmentWork with site leadership team and Engineering to define and manage the Capital budget in support technology and capacity improvements in brewing.Provides direction, development, evaluation, coaching and leadership to the brewing/flavoring team.Manages time cards and completes performance evaluation cycles for all of the brewing/flavoring team.--Accountable for assuring department compliance with EHS Policies and support the facility safety, environmental and health programs.--Actively works to develop strong relationships with external parties that supply and interact with the brew/flavor team.--Ensure compliance with SQF, GMP, HACCP, Organic Certification, and OSHA practices and with all federal, state and local laws and company policies.Work collaboratively with functional leaders to drive efficiencies across the department.Continually assesses the performance and skills of the brewery team, holds others accountable and supports development.Build in redundancy to ensure backup for critical positions.Serves as a coach, mentor, teacher and student.Develop and ensure implementation of all standard operating procedures to maintain consistency, quality and efficiency throughout the production process.--Support development of and oversee a complete maintenance program for all brewing equipment in the facility in partnership with the maintenance team.--Responsible for monitoring brewing capacity needs and plans resources accordingly.Works in partnership with the procurement team to plan needed raw materials to meet production needs.--Partners with the procurement team to address raw material concerns as they occur.--Works in partnership with the R and D team and the Foods Safety Team to launch new formulas and products in accordance with the specification sheets.--Works in partnership with Maintenance to maintain PM's on critical equipment and plan major maintenance as needed.--Is available during off shift hours and weekends as needed to handle escalations from the brew team.--Participates in the production planning process coordinating with the Packaging manager and Production Planning team to organize resources to meet scheduling needs.Participate in mock recallsParticipate in regular audits (GMP, FDA, CCOF, SQF)Meet with contractors and suppliers as needed.Recruiting and hiring as needed to backfill department roles.Ensure all new brewing staff are thoroughly trained.--Maintain Sensory program in partnership with lab testing ferments and finished product as needed.Participate in strategic and expansion planning as it applies to brewing.--Closely monitor the fermentation process with the team and plan resources for tank management as needed.--A willingness to perform other duties as needed.Food Safety and Quality ResponsibilitiesFollow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same.Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation.Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment.If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety.Required Skills/AbilitiesIs extremely organized, detail oriented, has strong analytical skills, and can handle complex tasks--Is driven to maintain a brewery with the highest sanitation and safety standards--Has proven leadership skills and will cultivate an enthusiastic company culture for staff with accountability and ongoing feedback--Is a strategic thinker, has a desire to innovate, and proactively identifies and solves challenges--Possesses excellent communication skills and enjoys working in a team environmentIs honest, hard-working, and has the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organizationProven track record in delivering best in class manufacturing to support commercial activities.Understanding of USDA/FDA regulations, as well as HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, AIB, Organic, and Hazard Analysis.Strong Financial acumen and proven project manager.Prepare and administer department budgets.Experience with ERP systems.--Understands complex software and automation processes in the brewery.--Expertise in brewing systems, CIP systems, packaging lines, clarification techniques with a centrifuge.Ability to quickly and effectively troubleshoot both process related issues.Likes autonomy, takes ownership, and is proactive in driving the Brewing/Flavoring Team to deliver to stated goals.Building effective teams, invests time to build a talented team in key roles.Relationship builder with excellent written and verbal communications skills.Results driven, is focused and driven to deliver agreed targets on revenue and margin.Shared Company Ethics and ValuesListening SkillsExpert-level problem Solving and Analytical SkillsExcellent record keeping, attention to detailPlan and organize work to meet schedules and timelinesEducation and ExperienceBachelor's Degree required - Mechanical Engineering, Food Science or Brewing Science preferred, from an accredited institution.Minimum 3-5 years progressive experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment in the food, beverage, or brewing industry.--Work Environment/Physical RequirementsFrequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time.Ability to bend, squat, crawl, kneel, crouch and walk on uneven surfaces regularly--Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet environmentsOccasionally must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 65+ lbs--EEO StatementAKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.--NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.------

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