Clayton Stroop
Nashville,TN
Summary
Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging and Warehouse Manager
Bearded Iris Brewing
2021.01 - Current
- Led a packaging team of six and a warehouse team of two through weekly runs and shipments.
- Coordinated with other teams to ensure all packaging tasks were completed and shipped out properly.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to OSHA guidelines and company policies.
- Oversaw upkeep of packaging equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Streamlined operations for faster order processing by updating warehouse and walk in cooler layout and organization.
Lead Brewer
Bearded Iris Brewing
2018.01 - 2021.01
- Performed and monitored brewhouse and cellar operations according to company SOP's
- Assisted in hiring decisions to build a strong team of skilled brewers dedicated to producing exceptional beers consistently.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as packaging, cellar, and planning to ensure seamless integration across all aspects of the brewery
- Conducted routine taste tests as part of quality assurance efforts, identifying areas for improvement or adjustments in the brewing process as needed.
Head Brewer
Cool Springs Brewery
2017.11 - 2018.01
- Solely ran a full seven barrel operation with serving tanks as well as kegs
- Managed everything from brewing, cellaring, ordering, and taxes.
Lead Brewer
Yellowhammer Brewing
2015.10 - 2017.11
- Independently responsible for all aspects of brewing process including brewing, fermentation, cellaring, and finishing all on 1,5, and 20 bbl systems, respectively
- Created recipes for a monthly food pairing and tasting.
Education
Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering -
American Brewers Guild
Salisbury, Vermont2017
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee2013
Skills
- Shipping and receiving
- Forklift Operations
- Warehouse Operations
- Inventory Management
- Delegating Work
- Hiring and Training
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Monitoring
- Staff Management
- Team Building and Leadership
Certification
- Certified Forklift Trainer, Bailey - 2023
- OSHA 30 - 2023
Timeline
Packaging and Warehouse Manager
Bearded Iris Brewing
2021.01 - Current
Lead Brewer
Bearded Iris Brewing
2018.01 - 2021.01
Head Brewer
Cool Springs Brewery
2017.11 - 2018.01
Lead Brewer
Yellowhammer Brewing
2015.10 - 2017.11
Intensive Brewing Science and Engineering -
American Brewers Guild
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Tennessee
- Certified Forklift Trainer, Bailey - 2023
- OSHA 30 - 2023
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