Jeffrey Musselman
Lewisberry,PA
Summary
Results-driven professional with extensive experience in managing operations, quality control, and team leadership across the brewing and cider-making industries. Proven track record in optimizing processes, developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and leading cross-functional teams. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion and skilled in strategic planning, troubleshooting, and data analysis. Seeking to leverage strong operational and analytical skills in a new industry.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Brewery Manager
Ever Grain Brewing Co.
06.2023 - Current
- Manage, schedule, and motivate a staff of 5 brewers while performing all duties of the of brewery including: brewhouse, cellar, and packaging operations
- Coordinate production schedule with brewers, sales staff, and ownership to meet all sales needs
- Cross-train brewers to maximize team agility and performance
- Prepare and coordinate orders for wholesale delivery
Brewmaster
The Millworks
01.2016 - 06.2023
- Participated in all aspects of a new brewery set-up including: equipment selection, brewery layout, construction coordination, raw ingredient selection and purchasing, and recipe formulation
- Performed all aspects of brewing operations including: brewhouse, cellar, and packaging
- Developed all recipes from concept to finished beer in the glass
- Initiated and continued relationships with equipment and ingredient suppliers
- Ordered and maintained inventory of all brewing ingredients and supplies while consistently exceeding prime cost goals
- Coordinated with ownership and other management on all business aspects associated with the brewery including: future growth plans, sales and marketing goals, and capital expenditures
Head Cider Maker
Hauser Estate Winery
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed and participated in all facets of hard cider production including: selection of fruit, pressing, yeast inoculation and fermentation, racking, blending, ultrafiltration, packaging, lab QC, warehousing, and shipment to wholesalers
- Scheduled all cider making processes and coordinated with the Head Winemaker on shared labor, equipment, and resources
- Developed new cider recipes for the new Seasonal and Special Release Cider program
- Researched and implemented processes to increase overall efficiency and throughput while maintaining quality standards
- Ordered and maintained inventory of all ingredients and items used in cider production
- Coordinated with ownership and other management on future company plans including: production and sales goals, new apple variety selection, capital expenditures, and personnel needs
Lead Brewer
Troegs Brewing Co.
05.2009 - 08.2013
- Reviewed daily brew records for in-specification operation and produced a daily report for upper management on brewhouse throughput and deviations
- Wrote company's SOPs for brewhouse operations and trained brewers accordingly
- Participated in a written yearly performance review for a team of 5 brewers
- Participated in a daily trained (FlavorActiV) tasting panel for in-specification flavor agreement
- Worked on the floor in all facets of the brewhouse and cellar operations, including: milling, brewing in a fully automated 100 barrel 5 vessel brewhouse, yeast pitching, fermentation, centrifugation, filtration, and CIPs
- Troubleshot and optimized brewery operations for maximum efficiency and coordinated projects with management, brewers, and the maintenance department
- Evaluated ingredients and processes, developed recipes, and brewed on the 18 barrel R&D brewhouse
Brewer
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
06.2007 - 05.2009
- Autonomously produced two 20-barrel batches daily according to company, collaborative, and independent recipes and assisted in cellaring duties
- Performed bottling and kegging operations
- Represented the company at events such as tours, tastings, and festivals
Staff Chemist
Merck
06.2003 - 12.2006
- Researched, designed, synthesized, characterized, and registered compounds to make potential new medicines for various therapeutic needs
- Collaborated with team members in the medicinal chemistry department and shared ideas
cross-departmentally - Co-inventor on five patents
Education
Master Brewer Certificate - Brewing
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA05.2003
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Interpersonal Communication
- Strategic Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Budget Management
- Process Optimization
Timeline
Brewery Manager
Ever Grain Brewing Co.
06.2023 - Current
Brewmaster
The Millworks
01.2016 - 06.2023
Head Cider Maker
Hauser Estate Winery
08.2013 - 12.2015
Lead Brewer
Troegs Brewing Co.
05.2009 - 08.2013
Brewer
Weyerbacher Brewing Co.
06.2007 - 05.2009
Staff Chemist
Merck
06.2003 - 12.2006
Master Brewer Certificate - Brewing
University of California - Davis
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Lycoming College
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