Distiller

We are looking for an experienced full-time distiller to take ownership of a brand-new distillery in Northwest of Sydney, NSW.

Distiller Responsibilities:

• Day to day operations of the distillery, including all aspects of production and inventory management.
• Managing and maintenance of distilling equipment.
• Sourcing raw materials, production, inventory management, bottling, labelling and packaging finished products.
• R&D of new products with beverage team.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of process SOPs.
• Be responsible to regulatory compliance and record keeping for excise, storage, production, and processing of all products with reporting.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of procedures and OHS.
• Day to day duties include CIP of vessels & equipment.
• Manage bottling and packaging as required.
• Manage screening of the sensory attributes of work in progress distilled products.
• New product development and innovation projects.
• Assessing the sensory impact of raw materials and production process on spirit quality.
• Maintaining quality and consistency of final product.
• Updating inventory availability forecasts and reports.
• Maintenance of a safe work environment by adhering to WH&S procedures.

Distiller Requirements:

• Must be an experienced distiller with a passion for the beverage industry.
• General Certificate in Distilling (IBD) or formal qualifications in sensory analysis, brewing, distilling, winemaking or alcoholic beverage manufacturing.
• Experience working in a brewery, distillery, winery or beverage manufacturer environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• A High-risk work license (forklift license) would be beneficial.
• A proven track record of sensory analysis including the processes and analytical methods used in the sensory sciences.
• Excellent office and analytical skills.
• Outstanding communication skills both written and verbal.