Witherspoon Distillery is seeking an experienced Distiller to support all aspects of whiskey production. Responsibilities range the entire spirit production process, from grain selection to packaging.
The ideal candidate should possess the following profile:
Experience operating whiskey brewhouse: grain mill, mash tun, corn cooker, heat exchangers
Experience operating a cellarhouse to produce optimum and consistent fermentations
Experience running hybrid column/pot stills and making distillate cuts
Experience blending, proofing and filtering distillates
Knowledge of barrel aging best practices and rickhouse management
Understanding of quality controls, assurance measures for beverage packaging and quality control certification
Experience with warehousing operations, including forklift operating experience
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and process problems throughout the production process
Organized with a meticulous attention to detail
Skilled multi-tasker with ability to manage multiple moving parts simultaneously
Understanding of raw material procurement and inventory management best practices
Main responsibilities:
Run day to day production operations as a member of our Distiller production team in alignment with state and federal regulatory requirements and industry best practices
Maintain state and federal regulatory reporting for production operations components
Assist with production process improvements to achieve higher efficiencies and cost savings
Meet Quality Controls and improve Quality Assurance measures through TQM best practices
Assist with Research and Development initiatives
Manage raw material procurement to ensure material continuity and lower procurement cost
Qualifications:
2+ years professional distilling experience
Strong problem solving skills
Be able to lift up-to 60 lb. on a consistent basis and stand for extended periods
Work from heights and in confined spaces, with variable temperatures up to 100F+
Ability to work multiple shifts as needed for production scheduling, to include second shift as well as occasional weekends
What Witherspoon Distillery can offer you:
An opportunity to work in a fun and fast-growing team within the Texas whiskey scene
Fantastic career development potential, paid time off and available benefits
Please send resumes to: info@witherspoondistillery.com