Job Description

• Manage the Quality Assurance Team and quality operations on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the quality program is applied to all aspects of the product
• Champion the Steam Whistle Brewing’s Quality Assurance Program by providing quality related training to staff, maintaining, and updating records
• Review and update all quality related policies, documents, and forms, ensuring that the Quality program is implemented and embraced throughout the facilities
• Conduct quality inspections, manage data, analyze trends, and flag any issues or OOS parameters
• Manage the laboratory, supplies and equipment, ensuring it meets standards and equipment is calibrated and maintained
• Monitor and assess the beer; track raw materials, wort, fermenter, aging tank, bright beer tank and finished products
• Perform shelf-life monitoring and shelf-life taste tests
• Manage the company sensory panels, ensuring compliance, timelines and employee attendance
• As part of the management team provide expertise and support to management regarding Steam Whistle’s Quality program, goals and future development
• Monitor and report customer complaints, working in collaboration with the department managers to investigate root causes 
• Work with supply chain and marketing teams to ensure all packaging/labelling meets our quality and regulatory requirements
• Stay engaged and knowledgeable regarding potential compliance issues and regulatory changes that may affect the business
• Work in collaboration with management team to further develop quality processes, procedures and compliance, embracing a continuous improvement mindset

• Experience of managing and coaching a team
• Bachelor’s degree in science related field such as microbiology or food science
• Full understanding of quality systems and process improvement processes
• Working knowledge of operations, environmental standards, regulations and sustainable development
• Previous experience working in alcohol beverage is preferred
• Ability to apply high level root-cause and problem solving skills at all levels
• Foundational knowledge in brewing, packaging or beverage manufacturing is preferable
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of manufacturing such as 6 Sigma, GMP, Process Capability, World Class Manufacturing, TQA, etc., and be able to establish and implement plans
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact confidently and effectively with multiple departments and employees

We offer:

• The opportunity to work for one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
• Paid training and development, related to area of work
• 12-pack of beer each week
• Competitive pay 
• Friendly, collaborative environment 
• Subsidized meal program 
• 3 weeks vacation with an additional day per year to 20 days 
• 6 paid wellness days
• Health and Dental Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to epic parties 

Diversity and Equality:
Steam Whistle Brewing is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We will accommodate individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise us of any requirements and we will do our best to meet your needs. HR@steamwhistle.ca 

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