Thunder Road is one of the largest craft breweries in Victoria. Operating from its home in Brunswick, it has been Champion Brewery at the AIBAs twice and, as production continues to expand, is hiring shift brewers.
JOB DESCRIPTION: SHIFT BREWERS
The Brewery:
Thunder Road Brewing Co is located in Brunswick, Melbourne, Australia, operating a science focused urban brewery manufacturing operation and small pub pilot brewing system. We are the AIBA Champion Medium Size Australian Brewery 2014 and 2015.
Due to further growth we need additional shift brewers.
Role Scope:
The shift brewer supervises the operation of both our 35hl semi-automated brewing systems including milling, mashing, lautering, boiling, hop additions, whirlpool, and wort cooling. The shift brewer is responsible for maintaining the timeliness, accuracy, and consistency of all elements of production brewing for their assigned shift. The shift brewer performs the brewing function in accordance with SOP’s. The shift brewer is also responsible for successfully meeting targeted production metrics each shift.
The Shift Brewer maintains similar hands-on responsibilities as a Brewer position. Those include pre- and post-cleaning and sanitation of all transfer lines and vessels, as well as cellar tasks such as yeast pitching, filtration, beer transfers, tank CIP, parts and hose maintenance, filling kegs.
The Shift Brewer works a minimum eight hour shift across a 24 hour cycle. The Shift Brewer is expected to be punctual, self-motivated, and to lead by example. You are responsible for maintaining a healthy and positive team environment for their shift, coordinating with other Brewers, and maintaining shift cohesiveness.
Daily Duties, Functions, Responsibilities:
- Sets team goals, and works closely with other Brewers to achieve comprehensive production goals.
- Trains and performance manages other Brewers to include, discipline, recognition, evaluations, etc.
- Aseptic tank sampling when deemed necessary by the Quality Assurance Department
- Ensures shift execution of SOP/SOG.
- Follow all safety procedures.
- Ensures accurate inventory and quality management of raw materials and chemicals.
- Periodic handling of hazardous chemicals.
- Guarantees the keeping of accurate daily production records per company and legal requirements
- Oversees the shift maintenance of all beer production areas including equipment – (mill room, brewhouse, fermentation and filtration, spent grain area, bulk grain and grain storage area, as well as all walkways and driveways around or leading to brewhouse and cellar).
- Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules to maintain a clean working environment.
- Attend and occasionally facilitate production meetings and contribute to product improvement.
- Operate and monitor electronic and computerized brew systems.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skill Requirements:
Formal brewing qualifications or tertiary qualifications eg IBD and / or science / engineering qualifications with at least three years experience in brewing. Ability to work in a team environment, undertake shift brewing work is a requirement also.
You will have a commitment to beer quality and can support the team with ongoing quality conformance and plant hygiene including HACCP / food safety certification maintenance.
Applications: Please send detailed resumes any questions to jobs@thunderroadbrewing.com.
Deadline for applications is September 15, 2016.
