Associate Pilot Brewer -Leinie Lodge

Molson Coors · Chippewa Falls · $69,800–$91,600 (stated in the posting)

Requisition ID: 40335

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The Crafted Highlights:

In the role of Associate Pilot Brewer – Leinie Lodge working in Chippewa Falls, WI, you will work hand in hand with the Leinenkugel’s Brand Team and the Sr. Manager, Beverage Creation to produce the highest-quality beer. This role plays a key part in all aspects of brewing operations, including raw material handling, brewing, cellaring, packaging, sanitation, inventory management, troubleshooting, and recordkeeping.

You will contribute to new beer creation from concept development through recipe formulation while continuously improving existing brands. As a representative of the brewery, you will also participate in tastings, tours, festivals, and other beer culture events. This position requires the ability to work independently, solve problems on-site, and consistently deliver high-quality results in a safe and efficient manner.

What You'll Be Brewing:

Safely operate and manage brewing and packaging equipment, including related support systems such as material handling, utilities, and spent grain removal. Coordinate people and equipment resources to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives while maintaining a strong safety culture.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop brewing and packaging plans that ensure the right beers are delivered at the right time and meet quality expectations. Support new product development initiatives and ensure products can be successfully scaled within Molson Coors facilities.
Manage logistics and inventory activities, including ordering direct and indirect materials, coordinating just-in-time deliveries, maintaining inventory levels, and arranging shipment of finished goods.
Develop and maintain quality standards related to product flavor consistency and product attributes. Support quality reviews, champion a quality-at-the-source mindset, and utilize structured problem-solving tools when required.
Support financial performance by managing raw material inventories, overseeing planned maintenance activities, identifying cost-saving opportunities, assisting with budgets and analysis, and supporting TTB tax filing activities.
Serve as an ambassador for Molson Coors and the Leinenkugel’s brand by participating in select brewery events, tastings, promotional activities, and customer-facing experiences.
Maintain brewery quality assurance programs, sanitation standards, and all required government licenses, certifications, and documentation.

Key Ingredients:

You have 1+ years of relevant experience in brewing, brewing science, beverage production, or a related field.
You possess a Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A Technical Degree in Beer and Brewing Science is considered an asset.
You have experience operating and managing 3-10 barrel microbrewery systems.
You possess strong technical and analytical skills, including problem-solving, mathematics, communication, presentation, writing, and computer proficiency.
You have public speaking capabilities and a passion for beer, enabling you to effectively represent the brand at tastings, events, and brewery experiences.
You have knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations applicable to brewing operations and can maintain required licenses and certifications.
You can work effectively with maintenance contractors and Environmental Health & Safety teams to maintain safe facility operations and address findings from audits or inspections.
You have a general understanding of purchasing policies, procurement processes, and inventory management practices.
You work well independently and are comfortable managing on-site problem-solving, production planning, and material ordering activities.
You build relationships and collaborate to achieve desired outcomes.
You act with appropriate urgency and take ownership of delivering results.
You have a thirst for learning and are always looking for ways to learn and help others grow.

Beverage Bonuses:

Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
On site Pub, access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.

Pay and Benefits:

At Molson Coors, we’re committed to paying people fairly and equitably for the work they do.

Job Posting Total Rewards Offerings: $69,800.00 - $91,600.00 (posting salary range) + 10% target short term incentive + $23,000 on average spent on benefits per employee, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, retirement with above market employer match, wellness incentives and EAP + paid time off (including holidays, vacation days and sick days).

The posting range provided above for salary is what we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We ultimately pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors that inform pay decisions including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set and internal equity.

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