Head of Production – Surrey – up to £60,000

My client is a independent and modern craft brewery with a strong reputation for producing award-winning beers and delivering exceptional quality, consistency and innovation through its range. Following some significant investment in its production facilities, the business has expanded its brewing capacity and is entering an exciting phase of growth!

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced brewer to play a key part in keeping the production at a top level within an ambitious and growing business.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Head of Production will lead all aspects of brewery operations, ensuring the efficient, safe and consistent production of high-quality beer. The successful candidate will oversee brewing, packaging, quality systems, production planning, maintenance and team leadership while driving continuous improvement across the operation.

The beer is flavourful and the role will be in located the leafy suburbs of Esher in Surrey, 5 days a week.

The key Head of Production responsibilities:

• Lead all day-to-day brewery production operations across brewing, cellaring and packaging.
• Manage production planning, scheduling and vessel utilisation to meet customer demand.
• Oversee recipe management and collaborate on the development of new seasonal and speciality beers.
• Ensure compliance with all brewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) systems.
• Monitor raw material usage, stock levels and production records.
• Produce regular production and operational performance reports.
• Manage brewery budgets, cost control and capital expenditure planning.
• Lead equipment maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop the production team.

The key Head of Production qualities:

• Diploma or recognised qualification in Brewing and Packaging Technology (or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years' experience within a commercial production brewery.
• Previous leadership or management experience within a brewing or manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical brewing knowledge across the full production process.
• Experience of brewery equipment maintenance and fault finding.
• Understanding of automation systems, PLCs and instrumentation.
• Excellent knowledge of beer chemistry, microbiology and flavour stability.
• Commercial awareness, including budgeting and manufacturing cost control.
• Passionate about producing exceptional beer and developing high-performing teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious independent brewery.
• Significant influence over production strategy and operational improvements.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with occasional evenings and weekends as required.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to rupert@corecruitment.com