Reporting to the Brewers, the Process Leader is responsible for leading, coordinating and motivating a multi-skilled team across Brewing, Beer Processing and Water Treatment to ensure production schedules are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with SOPs, quality requirements and operational targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across Brewing, Beer Processing and Water Treatment, ensuring production plans are implemented effectively and processes run according to SOPs and quality standards.
Monitor process performance, KPIs and the Brewing Automation System (BOTEC), identifying issues, corrective actions and opportunities for improvement.
Manage and develop the operational team through effective rostering, shift coordination, training, mentoring and performance support.
Ensure effective stock management of raw materials, cleaning materials, beer stocks and brewing by-products, including stock takes and reconciliations.
Maintain accurate production records, reporting and documentation, ensuring SOPs are reviewed and kept up to date.
Coordinate with Brewers, Maintenance and other internal departments, as well as external suppliers, to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Promote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with health and safety, PPE and ATEX requirements and supporting new projects and process improvements.

Requirements:

A qualification at MQF Level 5 or higher in Brewing, Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, Management and Leadership or a related field.
Previous experience in a production, brewing, food manufacturing or industrial environment will be considered an asset.
Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to work on a 3-shift basis, that includes night shifts.
Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Process Leader (Brewing, Beer Processing & Water Treatment)

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