Submission #1090

Responsibilities:
Creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for production team members.

Make exceptional cider.

Selecting the juice blend and ensuring quality consistency.

Managing all stages of production (from juice intake to fermentation to packaging).

Collaborating with colleagues on production planning, forecasting, and product deliveries (taproom and distribution needs).

New product development in collaboration with colleagues and ownership.

Keeping timely and accurate records for in-house use and in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Maintain inventory (unfinished product, finished product, equipment, production supplies).

Hire, train, and develop production team members to promote a safe and inclusive work environment, provide knowledge, encourage efficiency, and encourage growth as production staff grows.

Observe, coach, train, and hold production team members accountable.
Managing production team members (including scheduling and assigning tasks) as the team grows.

Cleaning, maintaining, and repairing equipment.

Conduct laboratory analysis and maintain lab space.

Maintaining a clean production and packaging space.

Update Standard Operating Procedures for the production side of the organization as needed.

Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of alcohol production and cellaring experience; with preference of experience in cider or wine production.

Candidate should be self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision, as this is a senior role.

Post secondary degree (or equivalent experience) in applicable fields such as Brewing Science, Fermentation Science, Winemaking, Chemistry, or professional certification from organizations such as the Cider Institute of North America is a plus.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent computer skills and willingness to learn new software as needed.
Has a positive attitude and can work in a collaborative atmosphere.
Strong attention to detail.

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Can lift at least 50 lbs; can kneel, stoop, crouch, and crawl; capable of standing for long periods of time; and able to move pallets of product/equipment/juice using a walkie stacker and pallet jack.

Compensation and Benefits:
$38,000- $48,000 salary, dependent upon experience.

Quality/Production Incentive Program

Employee Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities

Do you love cider? Love working in a positive, accepting, and exciting environment? Are you a risk taker? Want to be on the ground floor of an exciting new cidery and help develop it from scratch? Then we want to hear from you! Email your Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@northwoodcider.com with the Subject Line “Head Cidermaker”. We believe that corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society – including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQIA+ people. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Northwood Cider Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.