Job Description

Packaging and Brewery Supervisor

Location: Saltaire Brewery, Shipley, West Yorkshire
Reports to: Brewery Operations Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Do you have a passion for craft beer and hands-on production?

Looking for the chance to shape the future of an independent, growing brewery?

Saltaire Brewery is looking for an enthusiastic and quality-driven Packaging and Brewery Supervisor to play a key role in our brewing and packaging operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected independent brewery and make your mark on award-winning beers enjoyed across the UK.

You'll be the vital link between our production team and senior operations, ensuring every pint, bottle, can, and keg meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Packaging Operations

Supervise bottling, kegging, and canning runs to ensure consistency and quality. Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment. Carry out in-line QA checks against product specifications. Monitor yields, wastage, and line efficiency, report on daily metrics.

Brewery Operations

Assist with brewing schedules, CIP (clean-in-place), and cellar operations. Manage tank transfers, conditioning, and carbonation. Monitor stock of raw materials and packaging supplies.

Team Supervision

Lead, motivate, and support a small team of packaging and brewery operatives. Train staff and ensure SOPs, hygiene, and safety standards are followed. Organise daily schedules and allocate resources to meet deadlines. Encourage a positive team culture, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development.

Quality & Compliance

Maintain records to meet SALSA/BRC requirements. Uphold hygiene and cleanliness across all production areas. Support continuous improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

2+ years in a brewery or food/beverage production environment. Hands-on experience with bottling, kegging, or canning. Organisational skills with the ability to lead and develop a small team. Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability. Knowledge of brewery hygiene and safety practices.

Desirable:

Brewing/packaging qualifications (IBD, GCB, or equivalent). Forklift truck license. Experience with brewery software (e.g. Breww, Brewman). Previous exposure to SALSA/BRC compliance.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and pension scheme. Beer allowance and staff discounts. Career progression in a growing, independent brewery. A chance to work with an award-winning team in a hands-on, rewarding environment.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

10-12 hour shifts Day shift / Flexitime Monday-Friday with weekend availability
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Application question(s):

Do you have at least 2 years of experience in a brewery or food/beverage production environment? Which packaging formats have you worked with? Have you previously supervised or led a small team in a production or packaging environment? Are you familiar with food/beverage quality and compliance standards such as SALSA or BRC?
Experience:

Supervising: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person