Experience

Wachusett Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Mar 2021 - Present



The Waterfront Btewery

• Director of Brewing Operations

  • Nov 2019 - Feb 2021



Long Trail Brewing Company

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2019

  • Planning and oversight of brewing, packaging, quality assurance, and maintenance operations at multiple facilities producing 1.9 million cases annually. Demonstrated record of continuous improvement on KPI's and gross margins. • Project Manager for multiple capital expansion projects including fully automated brew-houses, tank farms, wastewater treatment, high speed packaging lines, filtration plants, and utility plants. Track record of delivering results on time and on budget.• Direct supervision and mentoring of Brewmasters, QA, Maintenance, Engineering and Facilities, EHS, and Supply Chain teams.• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts including glass, aluminum and paper packaging, agricultural commodities, utilities, warehousing, and transportation.• Direct supervision of Product and Process Development for dozens of SKU's across four distinct conventional and certified organic brand portfolios. Demonstrated track record of reducing bill of materials cost through formulation optimization and continuously improving manufacturing efficiencies and yields. Maintained industry leading water conservation KPI.• Achievement and maintenance of OSHA Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) at multiple production facilities. Recognized as one of only a handful of breweries in the country to achieve certification.• Assisted in acquisition of Otter Creek Brewing Company in 2010 and Shed Brewery in 2011. Managed systems and cultural integration, and developed strategies to best utilize brewery capacities. Grew annual production volume from 1.1 million cases to 1.9 million cases.

• Production Manager / Head Brewer

  • Jan 1995 - Jul 2008

  • Managed all aspects of brewery production from purchasing through shipments to wholesalers.• Direct supervision of Brewing, Cellars, Packaging, Maintenance and Warehouse teams.• Production planning and execution.• Employee and plant performance monitoring and evaluation.• Planning and purchasing of raw and packaging materials.• Tax and Trade Bureau (BATF) and compliance reporting.• Recipe formulation.• Daily operation of activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.

• Marketing Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2001

  • Liaison to design agency responsible for branding development and maintenance of all packaging, print, media and marketing collateral materials.• Manage trademark, IP and regulatory compliance activities.• Develop and manage strategic sales and marketing plans and associated budgets with distributor partners.• Represent the company and brands at trade shows, beer festivals, and other promotional events.• Oversee brewery hospitality operations including tasting room, pub, restaurant, and retail operations.

• Brewer

  • Apr 1992 - Dec 1994

  • Responsible for wort production, fermentation, yeast management, beer clarification and finishing.• Operation and associated documentation of brew-house and cellars processes.• Brand ambassador and taproom host to brewery visitors.



Spirit Haus, Inc.

• Beer Manager

  • May 1990 - Apr 1992

  • Managed rotating selection of more than 500 imported and domestic beers in nationally recognized and market leading specialty retailer. Featured in All About Beer magazine for having one of the best curated beer selections in the country.• Managed purchasing, promotion, merchandising, print ad activity.• Developed campaigns with local media to promote specialty beer culture and awareness. Hosted weekly radio program and wrote weekly print column promoting specialty beer and breweries. • Managed rotating selection of more than 500 imported and domestic beers in nationally recognized and market leading specialty retailer. Featured in All About Beer magazine for having one of the best curated beer selections in the country.• Managed purchasing, promotion, merchandising, print ad activity.• Developed campaigns with local media to promote specialty beer culture and awareness. Hosted weekly radio program and wrote weekly print column promoting specialty beer and breweries.