ANDREW FORD
FRESNO
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies while maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager/Head Brewer
Sequoia Brewing Company
09.2011 - 02.2025
- Operated and managed a 7 barrel brewhouse that supplied a chain of 3 taphouses
- Produced 1,400 barrels annually
- Supervise entire shift and ensure proper communication between brewer, assistant brewers, and packaging, to hit daily goals
- Sourced materials, supplies, equipment parts, and repair services to keep up with production goals
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans
- Operated specialized equipment, gauges and instruments
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
- Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Perform and observe work while monitoring gauges, PIDs, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
- Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures
- Evaluate employee performance
- Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
- Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports and tax forms
- Set up and adjust machines and equipment
- Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions
- Plan and develop new products and production processes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA05-2029
Skills
- Production management
- Resource allocation
- Problem-solving
- Planning and implementing production strategies
- Materials management
- Quality assurance
- Safety and sanitation compliance
Timeline
Operations Manager/Head Brewer
Sequoia Brewing Company
09.2011 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
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