Hi, I’m
Mac Remington
Calgary
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with over 11 years of experience driving operational excellence in fast-paced, quality-driven environments. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams to align performance with organizational goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Expertise in resource allocation, production scheduling, and workflow management ensures optimal efficiency and productivity. Committed to delivering results that enhance overall performance and contribute to company success.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Soufflet Malt- Canada Malting
Production Manager
11.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Directly manage 9 unionized production employees in in a lean-modernized-joint production and packaging facility totaling 28,000 tonnes per year while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions such as optimizing our dust filtration procedure which doubled the life of our cartridges and reduced total downtime for filter changes- $20,000 savings per year
- Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and increasing output consistency such as increased role rotation, development of downtime trackers and trending, scheduled break times and start of shift stretching routines.
- Training and coaching of union employees and supervisors
- Coordinated inventory management, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Resolved production issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Reduced outbound truck delay costs by 25% from previous year
Soufflet Malt-Canada Malting
Process Supervisor/Maltster
01.2022 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Managed 18 unionized employees and malt house operations (Saladin and Tower houses)
- Drove quality, accountability and sanitation standards in both houses through revised sanitation program and KPIs
- Lead over 50 union coaching sessions, 12 investigative, and 8 disciplinary meetings as well as involvement with 12 union grievances
- Built, monitored, and adjusted recipes for the production of Base Malts, Distillers, Rye, Wheat & Oats with focus on customer spec, scheduling, and variable costs – 0% NDU
- Managed 13 unionized employees and Barley and Malt elevator operations (5600 MT/Wk Intake & 4500 MT/Wk outbound, respectively) – Elevated sanitation standards and operational detail
- Savings of $20k via material procurement in 2024
- Acted as Interim Malting Manager for 1 week
- Ability to accurately balance & manage malt inventories through off kiln targets and effective bucketing
- Ordering empty rail cars with a goal of minimizing demurrage costs, accurately blending product to truck and rail and releasing on time
- Analyze and internally report waste stream tonnages for Calgary – Savings of $8k/year
Boortmalt-Prairie Malt ULC
Process Supervisor/Maltster
07.2019 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Implemented production and staffing schedules for Flexi and Wanderhaufen malt houses
- Managed 14 unionized employees in the malting department including the sanitation program, day to day assignment/follow up, and monthly internal audits
- Successfully developed and managed recipes for 2 Row, Distillers, Wheat, Rye and Base while selecting and balancing raw material inventory
- Led weekly corporate calls reporting and analyzing energy usage, labor cost, and quality for the Malt houses
- Actively participated in Food Safety Committee meetings with a focus on HACCP and WHIMIS as well as internal, customer, and government audits
Molson Coors
Brewer
10.2015 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Creemore Springs (Brewer), 'Batch' Brewery & Taproom (Brewer), Granville Island (Lead Brewer)
- Operated and trained employees in brew house, cellaring and packaging operations
- Data logging in SAP–OBEER for use in Quality Control and CCPS
- Procurement of malt, hops, yeast and other adjuncts based on monthly demand schedule
- Involvement in recipe design, scale-ups, brand re-launches
- Gold Medals in 2017 & 2018 – BC Beer Awards
- Led tours and internal/external audits
- Creemore Springs, 'Batch' Brewery & Taproom, Granville Island
Knee Deep Brewing, Sudwerk Brewing
Intern Brewer
10.2015 - 02.2016
Job overview
- Assisted in raw material handling, inventory checks, brew house operations and sanitation, SOP Development
Education
Six Sigma Global InstituteBoston, MA
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Supply Chain Management
07.2023
Institute of Brewing & DistillingLondon, UK
IBD Module #1, #2 from Science
01.2019
University of California-DavisDavis, California
Master Brewers Program from Science
06.2015
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De JaneiroRio De Janeiro, Brasil
BBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
01-2014
JMSB-Concorida UniversityMontreal, QC
BBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
12.2013
Skills
- Process improvement
- Production scheduling
- Communication
- Safety initiatives
- Cost savings
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certifications Training
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue, AIP, Calgary, AB, 09/23/25
- Fire Warden, AIP, Calgary, AB, 01/17/24
- Fall Protection End User Training, AIP, Calgary, AB, 01/14/22
- Forklift Operator Class 1-7, AIP, Calgary, AB, 01/06/22
- First Aid Attendant, AIP, Calgary, AB, 03/20/22
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Production Manager
Soufflet Malt- Canada Malting
11.2024 - Current
Process Supervisor/Maltster
Soufflet Malt-Canada Malting
01.2022 - 11.2024
Process Supervisor/Maltster
Boortmalt-Prairie Malt ULC
07.2019 - 12.2021
Brewer
Molson Coors
10.2015 - 06.2019
Intern Brewer
Knee Deep Brewing, Sudwerk Brewing
10.2015 - 02.2016
Six Sigma Global Institute
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Supply Chain Management
Institute of Brewing & Distilling
IBD Module #1, #2 from Science
University of California-Davis
Master Brewers Program from Science
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio De Janeiro
BBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management
JMSB-Concorida University
BBA from Logistics And Supply Chain Management