Master Distiller (Minden, NV)

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Master Distiller

Summary:

The Minden Flour Milling Company building, a National Registered Historic Place, will be converted into a craft distillery named Nevada Heritage. The new distillery will be one of the first operating in the state of Nevada since Assembly Bill 153 was passed earlier this year, allowing local distilleries to operate. This puts Nevada Heritage in notable company with fellow Silver State artisans as well as landing Minden at the forefront of a burgeoning new industry. Nevada Heritage will live up to its name by reintroducing the best traditions of the Old West, while embracing New West values such as sustainability and premium quality.
The Master Distiller will be responsible for developing the Nevada Heritage collection, planning and executing distillation operations, overseeing production, and managing inventory. With support from Marketing and Sales teams, the Master Distiller will also showcase and advertise our spirits to raise brand awareness and build relationships with local and national media sources, all while complying with relevant federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities include:

• The selection of spirits for the purpose of blending.
• Analysis of spirits and blends as per quality norms and standards.
• Implementation and overseeing quality control measures for wet goods.
• Packaging quality control.
• Maintain appropriate records (quality control, excise etc.)
• Set standards for raw material and product quality & auditing regularly to maintain quality levels.
• Day to day activity monitoring of all testing labs, production sites & finished goods inventories.

Requirements:

• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• B.A. degree, preferably in chemistry or a related field.
• Brewing and distilling MSc Certificate.
• 5-10 years experience as a qualified Master Distiller or Master Blender.
• Experience in creating various spirits, including: single malt whiskey, bourbon, absinthe, and gin.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; keen business acumen.

Click HERE to apply online!

Edited February 28, 2014 by nevadaheritage

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I have updated the link to the our website and job positing. Sorry for the delay in editing!