Distiller
Filliers Distillery is a dynamic and growing family business that has been committed to authenticity and quality for over 140 years. The artisanal distilling process at Filliers boasts the craftsmanship of six generations of master distillers to produce the most exquisite spirits. In addition to traditional grain genevers, Filliers also has an extensive range of fruit and cream genevers, liqueurs, advocaat, gin, vodka and Belgian whiskey. Filliers Distillery is at the top of independent companies in the Belgian and Luxembourg ‘premium spirits’ sector, and is fully focused on export. Filliers is also an importer and distributor of international premium spirits brands. Moreover, Filliers Distillery supplies other distilleries in the Benelux and worldwide with malt wine, a base product for gin and whisky.
To achieve further growth and realise our strategic ambitions, we are looking for a:
DISTILLER
THE CHALLENGE
As Distiller, you will report directly to the Distillery Director and have the following responsibilities:
- Executing and controlling full production process for malt wine: grain milling, mashing, fermentation, distillations, cold filtration, slicing
- Manage distillation process: loading of stills with spices, fruits and malt wine, distillation monitoring and all process parameters
- Loading and unloading of tankers and trucks with associated entry control of raw materials; barrels, grain, spices and fruits, etc.
- Managing all operations in the maturation warehouses; inbound and outbound, barrel replacement, logistic optimisations, emptying and refilling of barrels
- Entering data into ERP system
- Quality assurance within the distillery
- Implementing production planning over time
- Ad hoc projects within the distillery
- Being critical, curious and flexible. Continuous eye for optimisations
YOUR PROFILE
The ideal candidate has the following qualities:
- You have a master’s degree in food technology, brewing technology or other relevant studies
- You have a first experience in the food sector
- You have a helicopter view with strong problem-solving abilities
- You have knowledge of and a strong affection for distilled drinks
- You are fluent in Dutch
- You have a drive for success, a hands-on approach and an enormous sense of initiative
- Experience with Navision is a plus
- You are open to additional training on distilling
- You live nearby (in/around the region of Deinze-Ghent)
OUR OFFER
We offer you an exciting position with wide autonomy and responsibilities with start date 1 September 2023.
You will work for a dynamic, person-oriented company that is the market leader in Belgium in various segments of spirits. Filliers is characterised by a pleasant corporate culture that is approachable, informal and hands-on. A full salary package with fringe benefits is provided that matches your profile and experience.
Interested? Do not hesitate to send your CV and motivation to benoit@filliers.be – Filliers Distillery, attn Benoit Filliers, Leernsesteenweg 5, 9800 Deinze (Bachte-Maria-Leerne).