Cellar Lead - Oskar Blues Brewery

About the role

Apply Description Objective Execute all facets of beer production from wort knockout through clarification and perform all cellar tasks without supervision. Manage special project(s) related to process improvement for the department and facility. Actively lead team(s) of Cellar Operators and Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all quality and safety standards set for beer production at Monster Brewing facilities.
• Mastery of all Cellar Operator 1, Operator 2, and Technician 1 tasks.
• Audit raw materials and ensure accuracy of bill of materials, brand specs, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cellar equipment.
• Engage in improvement projects coordinated by Cellar Manager and/or Operations Manager.
• Actively support Cellar Manager and/or Operations Manager in team management tasks and initiatives.
• Communicates effectively and timely using either email, phone, text or verbal tools.
• Support training of Cellar Operator 1, Operator 2, Technician 1 and Technician 2 personnel.
• Perform facility-specific duties as required or assigned.
• Support other departments when situations warrant and make connections between processes.

Requirements

• Demonstrate leadership and facilitate communication between departments.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and ability to multi-task.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate willingness to ask questions before proceeding with uncertainty.
• Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making.
• Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to perform duties, at times in extreme environments, and handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations.
• Required to frequently lift and move 10‑75 pounds.
• Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls.
• May be required to work weekend and evening shifts.
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Job Type: Non-Exempt
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Supervisor: Cellar Manager (or Operations Manager if applicable)
• Manages Others: Yes
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Minimum Experience: 2‑3 years production brewery experience
• Age Requirement: 21 years or older
• Required Travel: 0%
• Driving Requirements: No
• Tools & Equipment Used: Brewery equipment, Pallet Jack, Forklift and Scissor Lift