Brewbound · 1 day ago
QA/QC Manager - WeldWerks Brewing Co.
Greeley, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$55K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expWeldWerks Brewing Co. is a locally owned craft brewery in Greeley, Colorado. They are seeking a QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance and control processes, ensuring that all products meet the highest quality standards throughout production.
Craft Beer
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for all brewery quality communications and initiatives
Lead production teams in the implementation and execution of quality programs and continuous-improvement efforts
Identify quality-related risks and opportunities, and collaborate cross-functionally to develop and implement solutions
Recommend QA/QC best practices, including laboratory upgrades and capitol investment needs
Attend required staff meetings, brewery events, and support taproom operations during releases or special events as needed
Oversee routine and non-routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples, environmental samples, finished goods, and stability samples (physical testing—DO, CO2, etc.—and microbiological testing—plating, ATP, PCR, etc.)
Conduct and document daily fermentation and in-process beer analyses
Monitor and ensure adherence to all established testing procedures, specifications, and protocols
Continuously evaluate, validate, and improve analytical methods and laboratory procedures
Manage reactive and preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant laboratory environment
Track and manage yeast health, cropping, storage, generation counts, pitching volumes, and fermentation performance
Facilitate sensory panel activities, including sample preparation, panel scheduling, and data analysis
Maintain all QA/QC record-keeping, documentation, and regulatory compliance
Develop, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to laboratory practices and facility-wide quality processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years experience performing above duties in a production brewery
BS in Microbiology, Chemistry or a related field
Passion for craft beer and strong understanding of the brewing process and craft beer industry
Strong verbal and written communication
Strong work ethic and can do attitude
Strong understanding of maintenance needs of laboratory equipment
Must be 21 years old
Night and weekend availability on occasion is required
Must be able to request time off two weeks in advance
Work in a standing position for long periods of time
Ability to work in heat, and cold and wet conditions
Ability to work with hazardous materials typical of a brewery lab
Benefits
Health insurance (100% paid employee coverage or 50% premium coverage with dependent)
401(k) retirement plan after one year of employment with matching
Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-term disability insurance options + Health Savings Account
Paid time off and sick leave
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
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