Assists Director of Production on the “single barrel select” program. This includes managing public tasting sessions, bottling and labeling single barrel picks for clients, and managing inventory of ready-to-sell barrels and bottled products. Manages a production team of 7 and coordinates with leadership, marketing and vendorsManaging the distillery’s production staff to meet goals. This includes overseeing daily operations includingscheduling staff, collaborate with Plant Manager to address and resolve equipment issues and inefficienciesMonitoring daily distillations and leading weekly quality assurance meetingsEnsuring health and safety throughout the distillery by ensuring all production staff are compliant withcompany, state and regulatory safety standardsCrafting and implementing company training guidelines for new and existing team members in equipmentoperations, quality control practices and barrel management

Managed whiskey production from grain to bottle. Produced wort on a 35 barrel brewhouse. Managedinventory of finished product. Operated bottling line in accordance with hygienic and company standardsOversaw cleaning and sanitation of distillery equipment and among staff. This includes fermenter andbrewhouse Cleaning In Place (CIP), still CIPCollaborated with management in establishing standard operating procedures for stills and brewhouse

Distilling Operation: Performed mashes and distillations according to company speci�cations and quality standards in a 24/7 distilling operation producing bourbon, rye, wheat whiskey, gin, and vodka.● Fermentation and Yeast Management: Monitored all fermentations, taking daily logs of pH and gravity. Managed yeast inventory to ensure proper rotation and care of supply. Prepared samples of on-going fermentations for lab team.● New Hire Training: Acted as lead trainer for new hires for the distilling team. Ensured proper SOP compliance and safety adherence.● Warehouse Assistance: Regularly scheduled to assist with operations at the processing warehouse. Such tasks included bottling, batching, barrel storage, and barrel �lls.● Distillery Cleanliness: Performed daily CIP cycles on distillery vessels and equipment. Ensured all aspects of the distillery operation were up to the standards set by local and federal safety departments and work-space was kept safe for tour groups.

Distillery Operations Oversight: As Distillery Assistant Manager, played an integral role in the day-to-day operations of whiskey and bar operation, including assisting in distilling runs, managing raw material inventory, and assisting in all bar operations.● Production Quality Control: Supported the distilling team with key tasks such as monitoring fermentation processes, tracking inventory levels, and ensuring adherence to quality standards, with a focus on optimizing production timelines and output.● Customer Engagement and Local Sourcing Oversight: Acted as a brand spokesperson and mixologist in the tasting room, guiding customers through whiskey and cordial tastings to enhance brand connection and educate visitors. Worked o�-site at farmer’s markets and special events. The team emphasized sustainability by sourcing local ingredients and working closely with regional farmers.● Bottling and Labeling: Lead on tasks related to �final bottled product. Filled and hand-labeled bottles, reported �final bottling numbers, and managed inventory of �finished product.