After a great couple of years working as a consultant, I am excited to join the St Austell family group as Production Manager at Bath Ales. ————With a Diploma in Brewing from the IBD, I have established myself in the industry by developing close relationships with business owners, suppliers, brewers, scientists, engineers, customers and drinkers. It has been so useful to spend time in many breweries, both in the UK and abroad. As a result, I have worked alongside and learnt from a lot of very knowledgable and experienced people in the industry. ​I have been able to develop and refine my skills and approach in the following areas:​- Increasing brewing capacity and growth planning;- Health and safety due diligence, such as first aid, COSHH and fire safety;- Food safety due diligence, including HACCP;- Improving and ensuring beer quality, including sensory analysis and lab work;- New product development;- Auditing, developing and implementing systems, such as QC, brew sheets, stock control, and SOPs;- Contract and cuckoo brewing, making collaborative beers;- Supply chain and procurement;- Layout design, installation and maintenance of equipment;- Managing production teams through structured workflow and personal development;- Scheduling and planning.