Draft Beer Technician Supervisor

About the Company

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Summary

The Draft Beer Technician Supervisor oversees, directs, and coordinates the activities of all Draft Beer Technicians to ensure proper and efficient operations at all Sapporo accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Draft Beer Technicians (DBTs) and supervise day-to-day operations by planning, assigning, and directing work
• Work closely and consult with direct leader, Area Sales Manager, to ensure efficient operations of team
• Support accounts on as needed basis, including draft line cleaning, new installation, trouble shooting, and communicating with distributors and accounts
• Utilize sales data report from distributors each month and manually update account list
• Assist with recruiting Draft Beer Technicians through interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees
• Conduct annual/mid-year performance reviews and hold development conversations with direct reports
• Monitor team performance through coaching, recognition, addressing concerns and resolving issues that arise
• Comply with ABC requirements
• Oversee routing/weekly schedule to achieve a high level of productivity and efficiency
• Coordinate third party support to assist with advanced technical issues as needed
• Create meaningful and cost-effective relationships with various suppliers and vendors
• Maintain various reports and key performance indicators on effectiveness and maintenance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate degree or equivalent education from technical school; or 3 to 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4+ years of supervisor experience in draft beer maintenance preferred
• Regular travel required to retail accounts. Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Record and reliable transportation with vehicle insurance in good standing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 Suite, specifically Outlook and Excel
• Excellent written and oral communication and comprehension skills
• Ability to problem-solve for several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Operate efficiently and completes work in timely manner while striving to increase productivity
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo USA and Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.