RACHEL WRZEK
San Jose,CA
Summary
Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings seven years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements. Results-oriented and proactive with a hardworking mindset. Good communication and planning skills. Skilled at working with both manual and automated brewing equipment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Brewmaster - Engineer
Gordon Biersch
02.2021 - Current
- Managed brewery wide CAPEX Projects to drive volume and efficiency.
- Verified construction documentation to meet brewery requirements and vision.
- Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
- Communicated processing instructions to other workers.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Assisted with cost proposal development and customer presentations.
Business Process Manager - Fermenting
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Coordinate beer movement throughout the 150+ tanks to maintain consistent fermentation.
- Review all in-process fermentations for deviations and propose and implement solutions to prevent product loss.
- Oversee team members daily tasks and training with evaluation to increase quality of work.
- Collaborate with other managers to ensure efficient operation and timely maintenance completion.
Brewing Subject Matter Expert
Anheuser-Busch InBev
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitor and create standards for each brand to reduce major variance from the budget
- Align manpower objectives to simplify jobs and implement a standardized training plan
- Organize improvement projects within the brewing department.
Group Manager - Operations/Finishing
Anheuser-Busch InBev
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Manage day to day production and troubleshoot issues as they arise to produce 60k+ cases/shift
- Direct three shifts of operators through various procedures of finishing and packaging beer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL12.2015
Skills
- Safety Awareness
- Schedule Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Controls
- Work Assignments
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- SAP Proficiency
- AutoCAD Proficiency
Timeline
Assistant Brewmaster - Engineer
Gordon Biersch
02.2021 - Current
Business Process Manager - Fermenting
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2019 - 01.2021
Brewing Subject Matter Expert
Anheuser-Busch InBev
12.2018 - 01.2019
Group Manager - Operations/Finishing
Anheuser-Busch InBev
12.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Illinois
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