What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Distiller position at Abstraction Spirits LLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Master Distiller to lead the creation, refinement, and quality assurance of our premium spirits. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of the distillation process, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and driving innovation in beverage production. The Master Distiller will champion product excellence from raw material selection through final packaging, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and craftsmanship. If you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and possess a deep knowledge of brewing, beverage manufacturing, and food safety protocols, this is your opportunity to elevate our brand to new heights.
Duties
- Lead the entire distillation process, including mash preparation, fermentation, distillation, and maturation to produce high-quality spirits.
- Develop and refine recipes to create innovative products that meet market trends and consumer preferences.
- Maintain strict compliance with sanitation standards, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), and safety protocols to ensure product safety and quality.
- Oversee equipment operation, including manual handling of raw materials and finished products using material handling equipment such as forklifts.
- Implement quality assurance measures throughout production, ensuring consistency, flavor profile accuracy, and adherence to food safety standards in a beverage manufacturing facility.
- Supervise and train production staff on safe machine operation, sanitation procedures, and manufacturing best practices.
- Manage inventory control for raw materials, chemicals (including industrial chemicals), packaging supplies, and finished goods within warehouse settings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on packaging processes, labeling accuracy, and warehouse logistics to streamline operations.
Experience
- Proven experience as a Master Distiller or in a senior brewing production role within the food & beverage industry.
- Knowledge of distillation techniques, brewing processes, and beverage manufacturing equipment troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining high standards for quality assurance within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience operating machinery involved in brewing, distillation, packaging, and warehouse operations.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic repairs or coordinate maintenance for production equipment.
- Familiarity with industrial chemical handling procedures and safe material handling equipment operation.
- Basic math skills for recipe formulation, measurements, inventory tracking, and quality control documentation.
- Prior experience working in a beverage manufacturing facility or food industry setting is highly desirable.
Join us as we craft exceptional spirits through innovation, craftsmanship, and unwavering commitment to quality!
Pay: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $50