Description
The Production Brewer is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Pilot Brewery, delivering brewing and packaging activities that enable beer innovation, renovation and commercialisation programmes.
The role involves operating within a 10hl brewery with kegging, canning and bottling capability, producing high-quality beer liquids and supporting the delivery of approximately 40 new beer developments annually.
Key accountabilities include:
- Implementing brewing, fermentation, conditioning and filtration activities
- Delivering brewing plans and production schedules
- Operating brewing equipment safely and efficiently
- Ensuring all brewing activities align with quality, food safety and environmental standards
- Maintaining accurate brewing, process and quality records
- Driving continuous improvement in brewing efficiency and operational performance
- Operating and overseeing pilot packaging activities
- Supporting new packaging formats and trial activities
- Producing pilot-scale liquids supporting innovation and renovation programmes
- Implementing brewing and packaging trials for new products and processes
- Providing technical input and operational feedback during project development
- Supporting maintenance and care of brewery and packaging equipment
- Assisting with preventative maintenance and calibration activities
- Troubleshooting brewing and packaging issues
The role requires strong practical expertise in brewing processes, fermentation, cellar operations and packaging systems, as well as operational excellence and teamwork skills.
Benefits
- Flexibility to manage wellbeing and balance priorities
- Highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team
Requirements
- Qualification in Brewing Science, Food Science, Biological Sciences or related technical field preferred
- IBD Certificate or Diploma in Brewing desirable
- HACCP and Food Safety training desirable
- Experience in brewing or beverage manufacturing operations
- Experience operating brewing and/or packaging equipment
- Experience working within quality-controlled manufacturing environments