Brewer

Job Title: Brewer

Function: Brewing

Job Grade: 10

Location: Bangalore

Qualification: Master’s degree in science / microbiology, Food Science, or a related field preferred. IBD Diploma/ master’s certifications or formal brewing training are a plus.

Year of experience: Min 3 - 5 years beverage technological experience and managing of people 

Job Purpose: 

The Head Brewer will be responsible for all aspects of brewing operations, from recipe implementation to production and quality control. This role requires a deep understanding of brewing techniques, equipment management, and the ability to lead and inspire a team. The Head Brewer will work closely with the management team to ensure that beer meet the highest standards and align with brand profile. 

Job Responsibilities: 

PROCESS MANAGEMENT:

• Drives technological production process in Brewing department with special focus on Safety, Food safety, Quality and Cost, from Raw materials (acceptance & storage) to Beer production (from Brewhouse till Bright Beer transfer to Fillet), in the planned amounts and desired quality.
• Assures compliance with all the brewing process requirements in line with the HEINEKEN Rules, Standards and Procedures, local legislation and country standards.
• Plans staffing and resources for the appropriate Brewing activities and monitors the execution and progress of the Brewing planning, including productivity, priority setting and daily adjustments / instructions.
• Managing of department budget and other resources relevant for Brewing department.
• Communicates effectively and cooperates with the suppliers. Supports the process of choosing the best supplier (machine, material, etc.) that meets HEINEKEN standards.

QUALITY OF THE PROCESS AND PRODUCT:

• Identifies quality risks. Defines and ensures implementation & evaluation of local quality procedures and working instructions, in line with applicable quality regulations and the HEINEKEN Rules, Standards and Procedures.
• Manages correct recipe implementation in Brewing department.

TPM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:

• Manages AM Brewing Pillar, sets up and establishes the basics, according to pillar route (step 0 and 1).

• Initiates, implements and embeds improvements to Brewing processes and procedures, according to TPM methodology.
• Explores new opportunities of Brewing operations / technologies and supports innovation process.

SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY:

• Implements HEINEKEN Safety, Food safety and Sustainability standards and ensures these are embedded / applied / followed within the brewing operations, for both own and outsourced process / activities.
• Monitors, controls and reports Sustainability and SHE conditions and behaviors in Brewing department and takes appropriate actions / measures to prevent them from happening.
• Drives Safety agenda of the department.

ORGANIZATION AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT:

• Effectively organizes Brewing department and manages a team of people including recruitment, performance management and (career) development, according to the HEINEKEN procedures.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND REPORTING:

• Provides clear and accurate information for the Brewing performance, according to agreed KPIs.