Matthew Manning
Louisville,KY
Summary
Chemical Engineer with experience in distillation and bottling of whiskey and flavored beverages. Previous hands on and classroom training in bourbon production engineering, separations, and process equipment design and simulation. Experience within various scaled production environments including operations and quality control/assurance with a willingness to take on new task and work in other departments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Technician - Governance Overall
Diageo
Louisville, KY
08.2023 - Current
Member of the Governance/Risk Department for Stitzel-Weller Packaging Site
• Managed the Stitzel-Weller Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001
• Provide onboarding training and act as quality and safety team lead to operators on shift in a union work environment
• Managed Stitzel-Weller Food Safety Management System in accordance with FSSC 22000
• Microbiological testing and sampling of water
• Maintained laboratory instrument calibrations and serviced as necessary
• Assist and lead Root Cause Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement activities and A3 projects
• Report site Quality KPIs
• Developed and revised QA documentation, polices, and procedures
• Audit the site for GMP, PPE, MSS, ISO, FSSC requirements and ensure compliance to Global Risk Management Standards
Quality Control Intern
Heaven Hill Distillery
Louisville, KY
05.2022 - 08.2022
Produced 100,000 proof gallons of whiskey per day
- General knowledge of commercial fermentation enzyme
- Performed yeast cell counts to access the budding rates
- General understanding of whiskey cuts based on proof and organoleptic profile
- Conducted routine fermentation analysis test and gathered a general understanding of the sensory
- Distilled fermentation samples and analyzed still base loss samples for the %ABV
- Collaborated with an external agency for PNID reviews of distillation columns, boilers, fermenters, and heat exchangers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2023
Skills
- 5s
- Process Design
- Internal Auditor
- Validation and Contribution
- Onboarding
- ISO 9001
- SAP
Organizations and Projects
Stitzel Weller Safety Team -Preform GEMBA walks, record potential and active safety hazards, educate members of staff on observed issues and work on creating action plans to correct Health, Safety, and Quality incidents
National Society of Black Engineers - Member (Aug 2019 - Present)
A3 Project - Scrap rate reduction targeted at reducing the amount of wasted glass, closures, and liquid between bottle filler and end product. Estimated $500,000 in annual savings
Timeline
Quality Technician - Governance Overall
Diageo
08.2023 - Current
Quality Control Intern
Heaven Hill Distillery
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Kentucky