brewery supervisor
Posted on March 20, 2026 by Quidi Vidi Brewery
Job details
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
- Food science
- Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields, other
- Biology/biological sciences, general
- Chemistry, general
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
- Odours
- Outdoors
- Hot
- Noisy
Work setting
- Microbrewery
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Minimize hazards at all stages of the food production process
- Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule (and possibly review) activities of workers
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Supervision
- 3-4 people
- Labourers in food, beverage and tobacco processing
- Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processing
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Forklift Operator Certification
Experience and specialization
Type of product
- Beer and spirits
Area of work experience
- Quality assurance or control
- Production
Manufacturing sector experience
- Food
Regulations knowledge
- CIP (Cleaning In Place) and SIP (Sanitizing in Place) Systems
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Reliability
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
