Mark Anthony Brewing, the 4th Largest Brewer in the United States, will be opening our revolutionary, state-of-the-art brewing and packaging facility in Columbia, SC in mid-2021.This is your opportunity to be a part of an innovative team in a brand new, state-of-the-art brewing facility in Columbia, South Carolina.
OVERVIEW
Mark Anthony Brewing is hiring a Lead Brewer to be responsible for monitoring the overall process and be a valued resource for the Brewing Operators to assist troubleshooting in order to ensure unforeseen process events are being addressed with a sense of urgency.As a front-line leader in the brewery, the Lead Brewer is responsible for the active management of the Brewing Operators to ensure daily completion of tasks integral to the operation and overall performance of the Brewery.The Lead Brewer will be cross trained in all areas and will be qualified to complete all tasks in the brewing, blending, kitting, sanitation, quality and maintenance areas.
The Lead Brewer will make certain that Safety and Quality are at the forefront of all activities for themselves and their team.This role will work closely with the Assistant Brewery Manager and the Brewing Operators to ensure daily and weekly tasks are being completed on-time and according to standard operating procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensuring continuous operation of process equipment through active operator management, process monitoring and troubleshooting.
Audit operator performance to ensure quality inspection of product are being completed per the SOPs
Audit documentation to ensure it is completed which certifies completion of inventory checks, quality inspections, sanitation requirements, batch and blending production following SOP's, and basic maintenance tasks.
Complete daily and weekly tasks using Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to ensure sustained and repeatable quality and overall performance results.
Fill-in for Brewing Operators during vacations or other such absences when needed.
Ensure cross-training of team members, maximize use of all available resources, and overall team competency.
Drive preventative and routine operator maintenance program including operator checks and lubrication of machinery and equipment.
Lead by example and drive all Plant and Safety policies and procedures within the Brewery, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Ensure team members are accountable to same.
Actively mentor, coach, and hold accountable brewing operators as it relates to safety, quality, productivity, continuous improvement and team harmony.
Effectively communicate job knowledge and process changes to the operations team members and management through various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, email, action logs, work orders, etc.).
Effective escalation measures taken for safety, equipment and/or personnel issues for immediate resolution.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of manufacturing experience
2+ years of supervisory / leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Brewing/Filtration experience a plus
Forklift experience a plus (certification not required)
Demonstrated and effective use of computer skills such as MS office, MS office, excel, word; email; an Teams
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
Effectively communicate job knowledge and process changes with team members and management thru various forms of daily communication (shift handover meeting, daily production meetings, action logs, work orders, etc.).
Strong work ethic and willingness to take on any task, excellent team player
Reliable and punctual - must adhere to attendance and absenteeism policy.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize work while multitasking.
Positive attitude, works with sense of urgency and accountable for actions
