Cellar Manager

Overview

Melvin Brewing is on the lookout for a dynamic Cellar Manager! This role involves overseeing and actively participating in all cellar operations and procedures each day. We're seeking an individual who thrives on problem-solving, continuously seeks improvement, and has a passion for ongoing learning. If you're someone who never settles for the status quo and enjoys pushing boundaries, we want you on our team.

Key Position Requirements

• Monitoring fermentation processes and adjusting parameters to ensure the production of top-quality beer.
• Performing cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing (SIP) of fermentation tanks, bright beer tanks, and process piping.
• Operating the centrifuge to achieve optimal clarity, yield, and low levels of dissolved oxygen (DO).
• Supervising daily walkthroughs of the cellar and creating action lists.
• Overseeing and managing the recording of data for actions, CIPs (Clean in Place), and fermentation data.
• Assigning and verifying the correct usage of materials such as dry hops and finings.
• Directing and supervising daily cellar operations, including prioritizing tasks.
• Cleaning tank exteriors, parts, floors, and walls.
• Ensuring a clean working environment.
• Handling ‘capping’ and crashing of tanks.
• Executing tasks such as dry hopping, yeast drops, and harvests.
• Adding finings and other process aids to beer in tanks.
• Carbonating beer for packaging purposes.
• Transferring beer into kegs.
• Taking all necessary lab samples.
• Executing tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintaining accurate recordkeeping.
• Adhering strictly to safety regulations at all times.
• Maintaining communication with other cellar staff and management.
• Contributing to the development of SOPs, including those for CIP, SIP, cellar actions, and transfers.
• Conducting regular cellar meetings to keep all staff updated on processes.
• Working to enhance cellar processes and efficiencies, such as resource conservation and streamlining.
• Continuously promoting and improving workspace safety to prevent any unsafe work practices.
• Training new staff and ensuring adherence to SOPs by all team members.

Fundamental Strengths

• Demonstrates commitment to organizational or departmental objectives and motivates others to achieve them by setting an example.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, contributing to shared goals and supporting team members to accomplish tasks effectively.
• Uses time efficiently, remaining focused on priorities and ensuring high-priority tasks are completed within established deadlines, while minimizing distractions.
• Applies knowledge gained through formal training or extensive experience to perform job duties effectively, evaluating technical information and providing guidance to others as needed.
• Adapts readily to changing circumstances and approaches tasks with openness to different methods or solutions.
• Successfully juggles multiple tasks simultaneously, adjusting priorities as needed to meet objectives.
• Pays close attention to all aspects of work, emphasizing quality, safety, and efficiency in task execution.
• Identifies issues, assesses information for accuracy and relevance, applies sound judgment to develop and evaluate solutions, and communicates recommendations effectively.
• Communicates information clearly and succinctly, both verbally and in writing, to ensure understanding and facilitate cooperation among team members.

Skills and Experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• Basic computer skills required (email and G-suite)
• Able to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check
• Strong understanding of how to operate safely and maintain a safe working environment
• Minimum 3-years experience in a production brewery environment
• Minimum 2-years experience in Cellaring
• Strong work ethic and self-starting attitude
• Good interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Able to operate a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to keep meticulous digital records via daily data entry
• The desire to work in a fast-paced, growing company
• Positive, get-it-done attitude and a passion for beer
• Weekends and nights may be required 

Physical Requirements

• Good teamwork mentality
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to regularly lift/carry 44 pound boxes, 55 pound bags and periodically lift/move 165 pounds
• Able to work in a production environment which may be loud, wet, slick, humid, cold and/or hot
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently without loss of attention to quality
• Able to comply with safe chemical handling procedures, including personal protection equipment such as gloves and goggles
• Comfortably work in tight, crowded spaces which may be slippery or on and around equipment

Work Environment

• Melvin Brewing is a production brewery
• Practicing Sterile and Aseptic Techniques is mandatory 
• Noises such as separator discharge and compressed gas venting is common
• Working around strong and dangerous utilities such as steam, high voltages and pressure is common
• Handling hazardous chemicals 
• The work environment might be slippery 
• The work environment includes mechanized and motorized equipment such as forklift and sky lifts
• The brewery is a shared space between many departments

About Melvin Brewing

Melvin Brewing Company was founded in wonderful Western Wyoming with the drive to make the hoppiest and baddest beers around - if your beer isn’t madness, it isn’t beer after all! Located in picturesque Alpine, Wyoming (just a short drive from Jackson Hole) our Mothership is equipped with state of the art equipment centered around our 6 vessel 30bbl brewhouse and complemented by our 7bbl pilot system. 

In 2022, Pure Madness Brewery Group was formed after the merger and acquisition of Melvin by Roadhouse Brewing Company. Together, yet autonomously, the breweries both operate in Western Wyoming, working together to cement the Pure Madness reputation as one of the most desired brewery groups to work for based on culture and quality of our product. 

Compensation is dependent on experience. Benefits include 50% health dental, and vision insurance coverage for year 1 and then 100% coverage after that, 401K eligible, discounted ski pass, ESOP eligible, affiliate discount programs, and free beer.

Melvin Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Melvin Brewing Company does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.