Job Description

Overview

Big Country Organic Brewing Company is Texass only craft brewery dedicated to producing certified organic beer and hard seltzer. Through our Pledge to People and Planet we aim to brew the best beer and create the best workplace. We have experienced tremendous growth and are seeking an exceptional Director of Brewing Operations to help propel us to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on, positive, knowledgeable, and capable leader to the brew team.
• QC and sensory champion, developing new tools and leading staff training and buy-in.
• Master of all phases of production, implementing actionable plans to enhance quality and increase brewhouse efficiency.
• Oversee production of all Big Country products.
• Drive current recipe optimization and new recipe development.
• Create weekly, monthly, and long-term production plans to support business and sales objectives as presented by the executive team.
• Ensure all distributor orders are delivered on time and in full.
• Utilize Beer30 for production and inventory record keeping and reporting.
• With Executive Team guidance, create a budget for all beverage production.
• Support development of RFQ/RFPs for ingredients and equipment, including evaluation, bidding, and execution of vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in beer production/manufacturing in a facility producing 7,500+ bbls annually.
• 5+ years experience as Director of Brewing Operations, Brewmaster, or Head Brewer.
• Extensive understanding of the brewing process, sanitation, yeast health and fermentation, and beer transfer and clarification.
• Experience scaling brewing operations.
• Familiarity with Beer30 (or prior use of another brewing ERP system).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to participate in and lead cross-functional teams to define issues, develop processes and strategies, and achieve outcomes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Additional Requirements

• Be able to bend over, twist, kneel, stand for the duration of a shift and lift up to 55 pounds.
• Properly handle hazardous materials and operate complex machinery.
• Hold current TABC Seller/Server Certification (or complete within 30 days of employment).
• Be 21 years or older.
• Have a valid drivers license and a dependable personal vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities

3-5 direct reports

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Schedule: Primarily Monday Friday. Some evenings and weekends required.
• Location: Pflugerville, TX. In-person, not eligible for remote work.
• Salary: Negotiable based on experience + annual performance bonus
• Eligibility: US-based applicants only; not visa eligible.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• IRA with Matching
• Employee Discounts
• A fun, collaborative, beer-loving culture

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