POSTED: 11/9/22

JOB TITLE: QA Lead 
LOCATION: Great North Aleworks, Manchester, NH  
REPORTS TO: Production Manager 
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt   
SHIFT: Dynamic; First and Second Shift 

About the company: 

Great North Aleworks is an award-winning production craft brewery in Manchester, New Hampshire. We are one of the largest craft brewers in the state, with a 3-vessel 20-barrel DME brewhouse, Wild Goose/Ska Fabrication packaging line, comprehensive quality program, 1,500 square foot drive in cooler, and large tasting room with outdoor patio.  

Great North Aleworks maintains a fanatical devotion to quality, family, and company culture. We recently entered our eighth year of production and are widely distributed in New Hampshire with plans for increased distribution.  

About the position:  

This position will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the quality program at Great North by assessing current practices for efficiency and effectiveness, staying current on new procedures and products, and evaluating current brands. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Yeast management 
• Ensure adequate availability of yeast for scheduled brews 
• Harvesting  
• Cell counts and viability testing to determine pitch rates 
• Maintain and improve yeast health 
• Yeast propagation 
• Yeast brink management 
• Pitch yeast when necessary 
• Data collection and analysis 
• Communicate the need for corrective action when necessary 
• Establish and maintain SOPs related to all QA/QC procedures 
• Manage micro program including plating and PCR testing for common beer spoilers 
• Communicate and document current QA/QC specs for use by production staff 
• Schedule and run weekly sensory 
• Maintain cleanliness of lab, clean room  
• Calibration of measurement tools and equipment 

Successful candidates will have the following qualities: 

• Strong organization and communication skills 
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Self-motivated with a keen attention to detail 
• Willingness to assist with tasks outside key responsibilities 
• Communicate effectively with staff 
• Flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment 

Requirements: 

• Science and beer background preferred, but not mandatory 
• Proper use of PPE 
• Positive attitude 
• Basic math and computer skills 
• Excel experience a plus 
• Attention to detail 
• Genuine enthusiasm for craft beer 
• Comfortable with heights 
• Ability to lift 55 lbs., climb stairs and ladders 

Benefits Include:  

• Paid time off  
• Company-paid holidays 
• 401(k) plan 
• Health insurance – medical/dental/vision 
• Discounted beer, food, and merchandise  

Interested Applicants:  

• Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@greatnorthaleworks.com  
• No drop-ins please.  
• Great North Aleworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.