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David Krzyk

Utterson,ON

Summary

As a highly-skilled and safety-conscious Lead Brewer, I have a strong foundation in a variety of brewing styles. My expertise lies in driving operational excellence, implementing quality improvements, and fostering a collaborative and safe work environment. With a proven track record of mentoring junior brewers and delivering consistently high-quality products, I am adept at navigating fast-paced production demands and proactively solving problems to ensure peak performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Brewer

Muskoka Brewery
04.2017 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of brewing activities, enabling data-driven decision making for process improvements.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth operations, resulting in reduced downtime and improved workflow.
  • Contributed to increased production efficiency by optimizing equipment setup and maintenance procedures.
  • Worked closely with quality control teams for ensuring consistency across multiple batches of brews produced.
  • Enhanced product quality and adherence to CFIA cleanliness standards.
  • Troubleshot issues within brewing equipment promptly to minimize downtime while maintaining high-quality outputs.
  • Adhered to good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Implemented safety protocols throughout the brewery, reducing accidents and promoting employee wellbeing.
  • Mentored junior brewers, fostering a collaborative learning environment and enhancing overall team performance.
  • Improved brewing processes by consistently monitoring and adjusting fermentation parameters.
  • Checked specific gravity and pH of batches.
  • Developed innovative recipes, leading to the introduction of new, successful beer varieties.
  • Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
  • Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
  • Took samples to compare quality with specifications.

Electrical and Automations Technician

Panolam Surface Systems
10.2013 - 02.2017
  • Calibrated Instrumentation
  • Designed and Integrated Safety Circuits
  • Project Planning and Budgeting
  • Maintenance of Opacity Analyzer for MOE
  • Preventative maintenance on various machinery
  • Replacing and setup of VFD Drives
  • Machine Optimization
  • Project Management of Government “Save on Energy” Lighting Retrofit Program


Controls Technologist

Brose
05.2011 - 10.2013
  • Troubleshoot high automated track lines
  • Modifications to machines and equipment using Siemens Step 7 and WinCC Flex
  • Modifying and maintaining Vision Systems with Cognex, Keyence cameras  Troubleshoot ABB and Adept Robots
  • Troubleshoot Siemens Posmo, Servo motors and FM Modules
  • Reading electrical prints to solve intermittent or faulty devices Programming and troubleshoot instrumentation devices

Education

College Diploma - Electrical Engineering Robotics & Automation

Fanshawe College
London
01-2010

Skills

  • Proficient in various brewing styles
  • Centrifuge process execution
  • Workplace safety awareness
  • Standardized cleaning protocols
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Certified scissor lift operator
  • First aid certification
  • Coaching new team members

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with Moonlight Kettle Teams of various beer Styles

Timeline

Brewer

Muskoka Brewery
04.2017 - Current

Electrical and Automations Technician

Panolam Surface Systems
10.2013 - 02.2017

Controls Technologist

Brose
05.2011 - 10.2013

College Diploma - Electrical Engineering Robotics & Automation

Fanshawe College

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