Aaron Hatcher
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Production and material-handling specialist with hands-on experience in brewing operations, inventory systems, equipment operation, and safety compliance. Known for reliability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to keep production lines running efficiently. Brings expertise in SAP, WMS, quality control, and heavy equipment operation, along with a proven record of safety leadership and process improvement.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Anheuser-Busch
Fairfield, CA
06.2002 - 09.2008
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in production processes and equipment use.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve production targets and resolve operational challenges.
- Efficiently operated can/bottle fillers and helped to convert filler for multiple package sizes
- Efficiently operated can/bottle packers including multiple size change overs and brand changes
- Operated the shrinkwrap machine and used it to package orders for delivery
- Oversaw production workflows to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Pulled full case palletizers and loaded rail cars or trains for delivery
- Safely stored and transported full pallets to specific bays for inventory purposes
- Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
Brewing Material Planner / Lead Brewer
Anheuser-Busch
Vacaville, CA
09.2008 - Current
- Managed and unloaded raw materials for brewing operations while maintaining accurate inventory levels
- Created, audited, and adjusted hop recipes to meet production and quality standards
- Planned and released beer batches based on future production schedules and demand forecasts
- Conducted monthly safety audits and coordinated corrective work orders
- Led sanitation audits and ensured compliance with industry and company sanitation requirements
- Developed inventory forecasts based on consumption trends and seasonal demands.
- Coordinated material availability to meet production schedules and minimize downtime.
- Trained junior planners on best practices in material management and planning tools.
- Monitored arrivals and prioritized inbound shipments with transportation department.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Fairfield, CA06-2001
Advanced Mechatronics
Solano Community College
Fairfield, California, CA05-2028
Skills
- OSHA and safety compliance
- Forklift operation
- Shuttlewagon/Trackmobile operation
- Trailer and railcar loading/unloading
- SAP for material and beer inventory
- WMS for warehouse inventory
- Quality control using brew sample data
- Can, bottle, and keg filler operation
- Multi-size can and bottle packer operation
- Brand and package changeovers
- Warehouse operations and material handling
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Outlook
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- 5S auditing
- Safety auditing and recognition leadership
- Production support and process improvement
- Materials requirement planning
- Warehouse operations
- Production planning
- Supply chain coordination
- Logistics management
- Stock control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Timeline
Brewing Material Planner / Lead Brewer
Anheuser-Busch
09.2008 - Current
Production Lead
Anheuser-Busch
06.2002 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Fairfield High School
Advanced Mechatronics
Solano Community College