Director of Brewing Operations Job at Aloha Beer, Honolulu, HI

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  • Aloha Beer
  • Honolulu, HI

Job Description

About Us

Aloha Beer is an independent craft brewery based in Honolulu, producing beer at distribution scale for Hawai‘i and select international markets. The company has established a strong production foundation and continues to grow in a measured, intentional way.

Our focus is on operational consistency, product quality, and building durable systems that support long-term sustainability. As the brewery evolves, we are investing in experienced leadership, clear processes, and disciplined execution. This role is part of that effort and will play an important role in strengthening how our brewing operations are run.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Brewing Operations to provide senior leadership across brewing, packaging, quality, and production teams. This role is responsible for building structure, accountability, and operational discipline while ensuring consistent, distribution-quality beer at scale.

This is a hands-on leadership role . While the Director will set strategy, systems, and standards, they are also expected to lead by example on the production floor when needed.

You will report directly to the Head of Operations & Finance / Ownership Group and serve as the senior operational authority for brewery production.

What You’ll Do

  • Own end-to-end brewery operations across brewing, cellaring, packaging, and quality.
  • Establish and enforce rigorous QC/QA systems to ensure consistency, stability, and shelf-life performance.
  • Lead, structure, and develop the brewery team, including staffing plans, performance accountability, and management development.
  • Build and maintain SOPs, policies, and operational standards across all production functions.
  • Ensure beer is produced on time, within budget, and to distribution-grade quality standards.
  • Oversee procurement, inventory management, and cost control for raw materials and packaging.
  • Implement and leverage brewery management software (Ekos) for planning, costing, yields, and reporting.
  • Own brewery safety programs and compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA, TTB, FDA, and state/local regulations.
  • Promote a culture of safe work practices, training, and accountability across all production teams.
  • Monitor operational KPIs, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Partner with ownership on capacity planning, scaling strategy, and long-term operational readiness.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

  • 10+ years in a production brewery environment (brewing, cellaring, packaging), with experience at facilities producing at least 10,000 barrels per year ; preference for 25,000+ bbl environments.
  • 5+ years in a senior management or supervisory role leading production teams.
  • Proven success implementing and managing quality systems at distribution scale.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing safety programs and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on experience with canning and kegging operations.
  • Strong people-management capability with a track record of developing teams.
  • Experience with procurement, inventory control, and production cost management.
  • Experience using brewery management software (Ekos or similar).
  • 4-year degree in Food Science, Brewing Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
  • Clear communicator with the authority and judgment to lead experienced operators.

Compensation & Growth

  • Base salary DOE
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid meals
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • A leadership role with real influence over the future of a growing brewery
  • Opportunity for equity participation after demonstrating performance and long-term commitment

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