Zach Hilyer
Hendersonville,North Carolina
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable Management professional with over 10 years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Resourceful Project Manager with experience leading communication and operations. Experienced coordinator between production teams, vendors and officials.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Facilities
Burial Beer co
Asheville, North Carolina
09.2020 - 11.2023
- Led construction and installation of production brewhouse from development stage to final inspections.
- Oversaw construction of multiple retail locations from planning stage to final inspections.
- Managed and oversaw entire Maintenance and Facilities Dept. Responsible for 5 retail locations and 3 production spaces.
- Directed maintenance and operations of facility systems to minimize production flow interruptions.
- Managed implementation and operation of company preventive maintenance program.
- Identified facility infrastructure replacement and enhancements and developed budgets.
- Member of Company Leadership Team. Worked with other leaders to develop company goals, values and growth plan.
- Served on a community based subcommittee. Responsible for several environmental impact initiatives including forming a recycling cooperative with other area breweries.
Head of Packaging
Burial Beer Co
Asheville, North Carolina
06.2016 - 09.2020
- Launched packaging team and systems from inception to coordinated dual facility operations. Oversaw purchasing and install of all packaging equipment.
- Developed and managed logistics department from inception to multiple state distribution.
- Worked with Production leadership to shape production schedules.
- Ordered all packaging materials utilizing JIT practices when applicable. Responsible for material budget development and adherence.
- Worked closely with Head of Quality to develop and maintain product quality standards. Also familiar and comfortable with quality assessment tools.
- Proposed and developed several environmental impact initiatives related to packaging material recyclability.
Packaging Supervisor
Oskar Blues Brewery
Brevard, NC
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Oversaw manual and automated packaging activities.
- Coordinated with scheduling, production and quality leaders to plan daily operations activities and resolve issues.
- Conducted troubleshooting to determine root cause and resolve packaging problems.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for packaging, equipment operation and inventory management.
- Accepted the role of Safety Manager. Responsible for Brewery wide safety initiatives including various lift operator trainings.
Bar Manager
Hannah Flanagan's Hendersonville
Hendersonville, NC
06.2007 - 06.2014
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Managed day-to-day operations including opening and closing duties, scheduling shifts for employees, cash handling procedures and payroll processing.
- Assisted with planning special events such as wine tastings or cocktail parties.
- Pursued training opportunities to advance mixology knowledge and refine understanding of beer, wine and liquor.
Education
Vehicle Operations
USFC
Online01-2022
Brewing and Beverage Management Program - Brewing And Distillation
Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, NC01-2014
Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Team Building
- Emotional Intelligence
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Adaptability
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Burial Beer co
09.2020 - 11.2023
Head of Packaging
Burial Beer Co
06.2016 - 09.2020
Packaging Supervisor
Oskar Blues Brewery
06.2014 - 06.2016
Bar Manager
Hannah Flanagan's Hendersonville
06.2007 - 06.2014
Vehicle Operations
USFC
Brewing and Beverage Management Program - Brewing And Distillation
Blue Ridge Community College
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