Steve Castro
Bottling Manager
Santa rosa,CA
Summary
Adaptable professional with 17 years of experience and a proven knowledge of cost avoidance, cycle time reduction, and distribution management. Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Spirits Bottling Manager
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2019 - Current
- Coaching and Developing Teams to Perform Operations that Meet Objectives
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and basic contract negotiations.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with safety standards.
- Managed and archived documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Managed last-minute schedule changes with minimal disruption to daily operations or customer service levels.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing processes and closely monitoring equipment performance.
Bottling Supervisor
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
Bottling Lead
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Improved overall cleanliness of the workspace by regularly sanitizing surfaces and disposing of waste materials according to company guidelines.
- Ensured timely completion of product orders by efficiently coordinating tasks with fellow Bottling Operators, meeting customer deadlines consistently.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing bottling line processes and equipment settings.
- Trained new employees on proper bottling procedures, ensuring consistent adherence to company standards across the team.
Bottling Line Operator
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Maintained optimal product quality through regular inspections and adherence to standard operating procedures.
- Safeguarded workplace cleanliness by regularly sanitizing equipment surfaces and adhering to hygiene protocols throughout each shift.
- Performed troubleshooting and repairs on malfunctioning equipment, minimizing delays in production schedules.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of standard operating procedures that outlined best practices for bottling operations.
Bottle Prep Tech
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Reduced waste during bottling process through careful equipment calibration and consistent quality checks.
- Enhanced wine quality by closely monitoring o2 levels, co2,filtration and necessary adjustments to bottle.
- Read temperature, flow, and other meters and documented information.
Cellar Worker
Purple Wine + Spirits
08.2007 - 01.2008
- Supported winemaking team with timely execution of blending trials.
- Perform additions to wine, so2, cream of tartaric, yeast, copper and more.
- Sanitation.
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CAHigh School Diploma -
Elsie Allen High School
Santa rosa, CA05-2007
Skills
- Bilingual
- Mechanical
- Daily production reports
- Quality oriented
- Safety oriented
- Self driven
- Reliability
References
- Paul Wiese, General Manager, Purple Brands, (707) 889-6411, pwiese@purplebrands.com, Present Manager
- Erick Gilliland, Vice President of Operations at HOTALING & CO., (707) 743-1409, emgilliland@mac.com Former Director
- Dan Toppins, Manager of Warehouse & Safety, Rackandriddle, (707) 320-7769, dan.toppins@rackandriddle.com Former Safety Manager
- Jorge Prado, Director of Operations, Prados Landscaping, (707) 260-9948, jorge@pradoslandscaping.com Former Director
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Spirits Bottling Manager
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2019 - Current
Bottling Supervisor
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bottling Lead
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bottling Line Operator
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2010 - 01.2012
Bottle Prep Tech
Purple Wine + Spirits
01.2008 - 01.2010
Cellar Worker
Purple Wine + Spirits
08.2007 - 01.2008
Santa Rosa Junior College
High School Diploma -
Elsie Allen High School
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