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
- Robust 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

📌 Master Distiller (Abbotsford)
🏢 Heritage Acres Distilling
📍 Abbotsford