DNA Brewing is a medium sized brewery located within Marlborough Vintners Winery run as
a separate business. It produces it’s own brand beers and ciders plus contracts brews and
packs for other breweries and clients. It has experienced considerable growth and expansion
since commencing production. An onsite tap room and restaurant opened in December
2022.
We are looking for a new team leader to join us as a Brewery Manager. This is a hands on
role reporting to the Directors and is suitable for someone with a minimum of 5 years
production brewery experience as either a Head Brewer, Production Manager or similar role.
The key responsibilities are;
- Implement and apply best practice in all aspects of the production of products,
- keeping records, developing policy and process and overseeing the quality of the
- product.
- Planning of production and packaging schedules, working closely with design, sales,
- export and events to ensure production delivered to the desired quality level in a
- timely, cost effective manner.
- Managing brewery maintenance and aiding and assisting in the ordering of new
- equipment.
- Manage and monitoring all brewing/cellar/pack activities.
- Manage all warehouse and logistics functions.
- Manage of Health & Safety for yourself and your team and the Brewery as a whole
- including documenting compliance with plans and quality systems and prevention.
- Manage the Food Control Plan.
- Lead continuous improvement monitoring and reporting against Key Performance
- Indicators.
- Manage a small team of Brewers and setting an example.
- Manage all aspects of the team including induction, training and ongoing
- development building a culture that is consistent with the organisation.
- Managing and overseeing significant project activities as they arise. This includes
- managing the capital expenditure plan.
- Work with Contract Clients developing mutually beneficial working relationships.
- Participation in the development and implementation of business strategy.
- Maintain budgetary accountability for the Brewery.
We are looking for someone who;
– Can have fun and works well leading a small team.
– Is prepared to work until the job is done.
– Has attention to detail.
– Has a “hands on” approach.
– Is solutions focused.
– Can problem solve and fix something when it doesn’t work.
– Enjoys taking responsibility and taking initiative.
– Is inquisitive and always looking for a better way of doing something.
The role is suitable for someone who wants to develop a long-term career in the Brewing
Industry. It is based in Marlborough, New Zealand
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to david@dnabrewing.com
