Master Distiller
- Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
This is a senior leadership role overseeing distillation, blending, production planning, compliance, and day-to-day operations.
You will manage a small team, ensure quality across all processes, and help shape the future of the distillery through innovation, efficiency, and strategic thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of spirit production, including fermentation, distillation, blending, aging, and bottling
- Maintain high product quality, consistency, and innovation across all SKUs
- Oversee production planning, inventory management, and supply chain logistics
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations
(CRA excise, LDB reporting, etc.)
- Maintain accurate production logs, SOPs, batch sheets, and traceability systems
- Manage, train, and mentor production staff
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and upgrades
- Collaborate with ownership on new product development, seasonal releases, and R&D
- Provide input on budget planning, forecasting, and operational scaling
Qualifications
- 5+ years in distilling or related beverage alcohol production
- Proven leadership experience in a hands-on production environment
- Strong knowledge of distillation systems, process flow, and compliance
- Experience with excise tracking, audits, and monthly reporting
- Skilled in team management, scheduling, and process optimization
- A formal distilling education or technical background is an asset
- Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with production equipment
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead spirit production from fermentation through bottling while maintaining product quality, consistency, and innovation. Oversee planning, inventory, compliance, records, staff, equipment, and collaboration on product development and operational growth.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of distilling or related beverage alcohol production experience, hands-on leadership, and strong knowledge of distillation systems and regulatory compliance. Candidates should also have experience with excise reporting, team management, scheduling, and process optimization; formal distilling education or a technical background is an asset.
Skills
- Distillation
- Fermentation
- Blending
- Aging
- Bottling
- Production Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Regulatory Compliance
- Excise Tracking
- Audit Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Mentoring
- Process Optimization
- Equipment Maintenance
- Product Development
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Categories
- Food & Beverage
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Spirit Production
- Fermentation
- Distillation
- Blending
- Aging
- Bottling
- Production Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- CRA Excise
- LDB Reporting
- Production Logs
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Batch Sheets
- Traceability Systems
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment Upgrades
- New Product Development
- Research and Development
- Seasonal Releases
- Budget Planning
- Forecasting
- Operational Scaling
- Audits
- Process Optimization
- Distillation Systems
- Production Scheduling