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Eric Devlin

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated and self-motivated worker with over 13 years of diverse experience across multiple industries. Proven track record of consistently delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations. Able to work independently, with and within teams in order to achieve goals and provide value.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Brewer

Aurochs Brewing Co.
11.2022 - Current
  • Solely responsible for all brewing operations, measuring and monitoring beer during fermentation, and optimization of production processes resulting in efficient and safe brew house.
  • Solve problems quickly and safely as they arise, maintain and repair all brewing equipment including pumps, electrical components, boiler, grain mill, air compressor, canning line, and crowler machine, coordinate outside maintenance and repair as needed.
  • Create and implement cost-saving goals through knowledge of brewing process, without sacrificing product quality.
  • Manage brewing schedules, vendor deliveries, and wholesale customer pickups, load and unload all incoming and outgoing freight with forklift.
  • Organize warehouse area to maintain safety and efficiency.

Buyer

Paper Products Company, Inc
05.2014 - 11.2022
  • Responsible for purchasing and inventory control for assigned vendors, including creation and submission of purchase orders.
  • Optimize inventory levels through data-driven purchasing decisions, reducing stockouts and overstock situations for assigned vendors.
  • Maintain accurate data and purchasing parameters for assigned vendors within complex inventory management system.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with vendors, communicate effectively and quickly regarding supply disruptions, work with vendor sales representatives and customer service representatives to ensure timely and complete receipt of goods.
  • Proactively address vendor discrepancies, resolving picking errors, cost discrepancies, damages and shortages to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Foster strong partnerships with internal teams, facilitating effective communication to resolve supply chain challenges promptly.

Lead Brewer

Abjuration Brewing Co.
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Part time brewery production work, responsible for setup and teardown of un-plumbed brew house, brewing a wide variety of styles.
  • Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in a small area, diagnosing and addressing equipment issues as they arise.
  • Effectively communicating with cellar team in a loud, fast-paced environment to ensure quality product.
  • Reading and interpreting recipes and notes from head brewer.
  • Creating and implementing SOPs to increase safety and efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Warehouse Manager

Paper Products Company, Inc
05.2011 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for continued organization of existing and new product lines to ensure ease of daily receiving and picking operations.
  • Complete accuracy and quality checks of inbound and outbound freight.
  • Schedule deliveries of up to truckload quantities of inbound product.
  • Oversee warehouse staff and expedite solutions to picking and shipping errors, communicate effectively with warehouse staff, operations, and sales teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of outbound freight.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Equipment repair and maintenance
  • Equipment operation
  • Safety procedures
  • Communication
  • Quality control
  • Supply chain
  • Warehouse management

Timeline

Head Brewer

Aurochs Brewing Co.
11.2022 - Current

Lead Brewer

Abjuration Brewing Co.
04.2021 - 04.2022

Buyer

Paper Products Company, Inc
05.2014 - 11.2022

Warehouse Manager

Paper Products Company, Inc
05.2011 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Arts - History

Pennsylvania State University

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