Master Distiller with a Growing Spirits Company in the Mid-Atlantic

[amandajswain7]

Seeking a Head Distiller with a Growing Spirits Company in the Mid-Atlantic.

JOB DETAILS

Responsible for the entire distilling and quality control process, therefore should be well versed in scheduling distilling and fermentation, aging and packaging operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Milling – corn, rye, barley, wheat and ensuring proper grind size for each recipe/from batch to batch.
• Mashing - maintaining consistency & implementing changes in controllable way
• Distilling – stripping and rectification. Must know how to run a column and a pot still
• Tasting – making cuts (quality analysis - appearance, smell, taste)
• Proofing – for record keeping, bottling and barreling
• Bottling - setup, fill level control, supervision and inventory or finished goods
• Blending - measuring ingredients and mixing. Blending more than one straight whiskey
• Record keeping – daily, weekly, monthly; inventory - packaged & raw materials; TTB Reporting
• Cleaning and sanitizing - all equipment. Avoid contaminates and unwanted bacteria
• Maintenance of the equipment
• Manage raw ingredients inventories, schedule deliveries, and forecast production needs.
• Manage and develop procedures for operations and quality control
• Manage and monitor all operational needs; materials and staffing.
• Manage productivity of operations
• Ensure consistent quality and taste profiles for each product
• Enjoy engaging with the public at events.

Job Requirements:

• Entrepreneurial spirit.
• B.A. degree, preferably in chemistry or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience as a qualified Master Distiller or Master Blender
• Experience in creating various spirits, including: rye whiskey, bourbon, rum and gin.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong financial and analytical skills; keen business acumen. Proficient in Excel
• Strong mechanical background
• Familiar with fermentation (brewing background would be ideal)

To easily apply, email resume to amanda@forcebrands.com

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