Production Manager

Job Description : BREWERY PRODUCTION MANAGER SWAZILAND Open to all Nationalities with 15-20 years experience The Production Manager (PM) is a leadership position to oversee all of our beer production, reporting to the President of the brewery. The PM will ensure that production, process and quality goals are achieved as we work towards our business goals. This position will oversee cellaring, wood-aging, packaging, maintenance, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), and production planning. Ensuring a safe workplace, meeting production requirements, promoting quality improvement targets, operating sustainably, and having a mindset of achieving excellence will be of paramount importance. Responsibilities and Duties: ? Lead a production staff capable of meeting/exceeding the goals of the brewery. ? Ensure that all production activities are conducted in alignment with VI’s safety, quality and sustainability initiatives. ? Provide relevant training, coaching, and mentoring to team members. ? Conduct regular performance evaluations in accordance with Company policy and provide appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary. ? Work closely with the Brew-master to generate daily production schedules and ensure that they are met. ? Maintain integrity of the main brewery and ensure there is no cross-contamination between it and the on-site wild fermentation facility. ? Interact routinely with the management team to ensure production schedules meet customers’ needs while balancing the age of full goods inventory and minimizing stockout situations. ? Work with the production team to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of production: brewing, cellaring, wood-aging, packaging, maintenance and QA/QC. ? Develop performance and productivity metrics for all production areas and hold team members accountable for achieving these goals. ? Develop and maintain proper yeast management practices to ensure consistent fermentations that meet quality standards and keep pace with desired production goals. ? Own production sustainability goals and seek out innovative solutions to not only ensure achievement but continually enhance brewery performance. ? Oversee sanitation and upkeep of all production facilities including the main brewery, fermentation cellar, and packaging areas. Look to incorporate elements of lean manufacturing principles as appropriate. ? Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers at all levels to meet company goal Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all equipment to maximize overall production efficiency. ? Be the point of contact between senior management and the production, quality and maintenance teams. Job Requirements: ? Demonstrates a mastery of the production process ? Management level experience in a production brewery or food production facility with firsthand experience in developing new processes and managing culture ? Formal education and/or equivalent professional brewing / food production experience ? BS or BA in Business, Management, Operations, Engineering or Chemistry is preferred ? 3-5 years of leadership experience, preferably in the craft beer industry ? Exceptional analytical, decision making and problem solving skills ? A strong understanding of process controls ? Extensive knowledge of food/brewing industry compliance standards like HACCP ? Excellent computer based skills ? Familiar with brewery management software programs ? Ideally familiarity with the operation and maintenance of the following: steam boiler, centrifuge, fork truck, roller mill, brew-house, cellar, centrifugal pumps and various process controls Personal Characteristics: ? Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team ? Strong work ethic and ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing situations ? Detail oriented ? Strong organizational and problem solving skills ? Ability to give and take direction ? Driven to go above and beyond ? Strong interpersonal skills ? Passion for sustainability

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