Edward J. Darnell

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Paso Robles, CA 93446

805-***-****

abh31w@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

An experienced leader who has the ability to work effectively with all

levels of employees and proven leadership experience in large production

facilities to include, quality control and production planning. Excellent

communication/presentation skills and proficient in Microsoft Office

applications.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Foster's Wine Estates - Paso Robles, CA

Cellar Operations Manager, May 2008 - September 2010

. Responsible for site safety and compliance with company Health, Safety

and Environmental program, HACCP program and Food Safety/Quality

program.

. Responsible for the hiring, training and discipline of all Cellar

employees to include compliance with all Federal, State and local

employment, wage and hour, safety rules and regulations and laws.

. Responsible for maintaining inventory of glass, labels and corks for

on-site bottling, and supervising mobile bottling while on-site.

. Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Cellar equipment

and machinery.

. Responsible for all winery sanitation; worked closely with the

Winemaking staff to schedule the processing of FWEA juices/wines and

custom crush wines at the Meridian (Paso Robles) site.

. Management of a budget of over $4.0M; directed a Cellar crew of three

Senior Team Leaders, two Team Leaders, a Shipping & Receiving

Coordinator and up to 100 hourly employees.

. Oversee 8.8 million gallons of wine in stainless steel tanks and 2.1

million gallons of wine in oak barrels.

. Possess a Qualified Applicator Certificate from the state of

California for the application of SO2 gas.

Bronco Wine Company - Ceres, CA

Production Manager, February 2006 - May 2008

. Responsible for a safe work environment, maintaining quality and

schedule attainment.

. Implemented a Line Management System that reduced labor costs by 10%.

. Reorganized a department with eight supervisors, two clerks and up to

175 hourly employees.

. Responsible for the training of all Cellar employees which included a

reduction of errors by over 10%.

. Scheduled and prioritized all work for the department to include

responsibility for the sanitation of all equipment and tanks.

. Maintained an adequate level of all processing materials.

. Worked closely with Winemaking and Scheduling to ensure that all work

was done timely.

. Responsible for updating all Standard Operating Procedures.

. Investigated the use of new technologies at the winery and verified

that the Cellar was adhering to the Company Bioterrorism policy.

Diageo Chateau & Wine Estates - Paicines, CA

Production Manager, January 2003 - January 2006

. Responsible for facility and personnel safety.

. Assured safe work conditions and compliance with OSHA regulations.

. Management of two supervisors and up to 90 hourly employees.

. Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of all processing

materials.

. Responsible for updating all Standard Operating Procedures and ensured

that work was

accomplished on schedule.

. Responsible for operational budget of the Cellar.

. Responsible for the training of all hourly employees.

. Initiated a "Food Safety/GMP Audit" program and a HACCP program.

. Certified in Hazardous Waste Management and Food Safety Management.

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Cellar Superintendent, 1997 - January 2003

. Responsible for a safe work environment, sanitation and schedule

attainment in the Cellar.

. In charge of all Cellar processing and management of four supervisors

and 50 hourly employees.

. Responsible for measuring and controlling labor and material costs.

. Responsible for developing the operational and capital budget for the

department to include involvement in the training and development of

team leaders and union employees.

. Familiar with TQM, SPC, GMP, ammonia refrigeration and cartridge

filtration.

. Proposed a process to reduce carbon dioxide usage by 15% annually.

Certified to handle hazardous materials.

E& J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Lead Supervisor, 1990 - 1997

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Process Scheduling Analyst, 1988 - 1990

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Cellar Supervisor, 1984 - 1988

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Senior Technician, Micro Quality Assurance, 1975 - 1984

E&J Gallo Winery - Modesto, CA

Line Technician, Quality Assurance, September 1974 - 1975

EDUCATION

California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, CA

M.B.A., Operations Management

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA

B.A., Cellular & Molecular Biology

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