Geoffrey Ballou
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented packaging supervisor with a proven track record in managing workflow, optimizing efficiency, and maximizing productivity in packaging operations. Exceptional ability to ensure smooth daily operations with a focus on quality standards and minimal waste. Skilled in training and supervising team members to operate automated canning and bottling lines. Adept at communicating objectives with the team to drive performance and achieve production goals in a fast paced brewery environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging & Warehouse Supervisor
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
04.2021 - Current
- Lead and supervise packaging and warehouse operations, ensuring seamless coordination between production and distribution teams.
- Focus on continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in improved efficiency, enhanced throughput, and reduced waste in packaging operations.
- Provide training and technical guidance to team members for operating automated canning line and troubleshooting packaging equipment.
- Preform canning line changeover between 12oz and 16oz formats.
- Oversee inventory management, materials procurement, and supply chain logistics to support brewing and packaging operations.
- Negotiate supplier agreements for cans, labels, case trays etc. - recently reduced landed cost of aluminum cans by 20%.
Packaging Manager
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
11.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed packaging department, including quality control, process optimization, and equipment maintenance.
- Implemented quality control measures such as regular seam inspections, can teardowns, and dissolved oxygen checks.
- Proposed, purchased, and installed upgraded equipment for the canning line enhancing operational efficiency.
- Acquired and configured liquid nitrogen doser for use on canning line to nitrogenate select products.
- Implemented lean inventory practices to provide cost savings.
Packaging Technician
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Operated and maintained packaging equipment, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to safety protocols.
- Discovered and fixed root causes of issues negatively impacting production performance.
- Regulated machine flow specifications, timing, pressure, and temperature.
- Introduced new standard operating procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Maine At Farmington
01.2015
Skills
- Assigning responsibilities to maximize productivity
- Time management and ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring high quality
- Scheduling/performing maintenance and repairs on packaging equipment
- Training and development for new staff and existing team members
- Preparing packaging reports
- Materials procurement and inventory
- Shipping and Receiving Operations
- Fostering and maintaining high morale among team
Personal Information
Title: Packaging and Warehouse Supervisor
Timeline
Packaging & Warehouse Supervisor
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
04.2021 - Current
Packaging Manager
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
11.2018 - 04.2021
Packaging Technician
Bissell Brothers Brewing Company
05.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science -
University of Maine At Farmington
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