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Blayne Caron

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Results-driven production and operations manager with over a decade of experience optimizing processes, improving product quality, and leading high-performing teams in the brewing and manufacturing industries. Proven ability to increase production efficiency, scale operations for growth, and drive award-winning product innovation. Adept in lean manufacturing principles, team leadership, and quality assurance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Brock Street Brewery
Whitby, Canada
01.2017 - Current
  • Increased final product yield by 25% per batch by overhauling production processes and resolving quality issues
  • Reduced daily production time by 33%, increasing capacity and operational efficiency
  • Spearheaded the planning, equipping, and successful launch of a larger production facility
  • Restored trust with the LCBO by implementing robust quality control measures
  • Managed a team of 8, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and high performance

Head of Production

Walkerville Brewery
Windsor, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2017
  • Quadrupled production capacity, enabling the company entry into LCBO stores
  • Led recipe development, inventory management, and employee scheduling
  • Trained and mentored new employees, many of whom advanced to leadership roles

Shift Brewer

Walkerville Brewery
Windsor, Canada
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Gained hands-on experience in brewing operations, recipe execution, and quality assurance
  • Assisted in scaling production to meet increasing demand while maintaining high product quality

Education

Certificate - Brewing Science and Plant Management

VLB Berlin
Berlin, Germany
01.2013

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of New Brunswick (UNB)
Fredericton, NB
01.2012

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Facility Management
  • Equipment Acquisition & Setup
  • Production Scheduling
  • Process Optimization
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Inventory Management
  • Workflow Streamlining
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Product Innovation
  • Leadership
  • Employee Training & Supervision
  • Leadership Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Additional Information

Mentored employees who have gone on to start and manage their own breweries., Passionate about fostering innovation, improving processes, and building cohesive, high-performing teams in dynamic environments.

Timeline

Production Manager

Brock Street Brewery
01.2017 - Current

Head of Production

Walkerville Brewery
01.2015 - 12.2017

Shift Brewer

Walkerville Brewery
01.2013 - 12.2015

Certificate - Brewing Science and Plant Management

VLB Berlin

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of New Brunswick (UNB)
Blayne Caron