Jeffrey Ruhnke
Tinton Falls,NJ
Summary
Knowledgeable Brewer well-versed in all parts of brewing such as grain milling, storage requirements and customer service. Familiar with standard manufacturing practices and procedures.
41Years experience at the Newark brewery for equipment and operations.
Love trouble shooting and finding solutions to problems.
Good operating knowledge of the entire brewery from start to releasing
Good communication skills
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewing
Anheuser-Busch
Newark, NJ
01.1982 - 12.2023
- Analyzed sensory data from tastings to develop improved product formulations.
- Kept records of production batches and monitored inventory levels of raw materials.
- Developed strategies for reducing energy consumption during different stages of production.
- Work on process improvements to expedite production.
- Add new brands for brewing to releasing and production.
- Lead the fermenting modernization
- Lead the finishing modernization
- Work with engineering for equipment development and optimization.
- Help develop new managers in there roles.
- Maintained and operated brewing equipment, including fermentation tanks, mash tuns, boil kettles, and conditioning tanks.
- Saved collected water and washed product lines and vessels to maintain adequate housekeeping.
Brewing Foreman
Pabst Brewing
Newark, NJ
06.1977 - 12.1981
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Organized meetings with clients to discuss project specifications and expectations.
- Prepared budgets for projects based on labor costs, materials needed.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Inspected tools, materials, and equipment to ensure quality standards were met.
- Monitored job progress and ensured completion within budget constraints.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Union College, Nj
NjSkills
- Lead many engineering projects including development and startup
- Worked with powerhouse on process improvements and utility savings
- 41 years of AB brewing experience to help newer managers and union employees
- Equipment Maintenance
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Recipe Development
- Quality controls
- Cleaning procedures
- Yeast handling
- Brewing Techniques
- Beer Tasting
- Production experience
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
Timeline
Brewing
Anheuser-Busch
01.1982 - 12.2023
Brewing Foreman
Pabst Brewing
06.1977 - 12.1981
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Elizabethtown College
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Union College, Nj