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10 beverage bottling operations experts
These ten professionals have managed beverage bottling operations in their own roles as bottling managers, directors and production leaders. A reader can learn how bottling operations leaders build and run their teams.
Professionals to explore
01—10Abraham Alvarez
LinkedInExperience: Bottling Operations Manager · Ca'Momi
Bottling Operations Manager at Ca'Momi since August 2020, a role the profile places in the operations department at manager level. Former Production Supervisor at Constellation Brands (2019–2020) and former Production Line Lead at Treasury Wine Estates (2014–2019).
Brett Lepak
LinkedInExperience: Production Manager · Reyes Holdings
Former Production Manager at Reyes Holdings (2006–2023), where the profile describes responsibility for the production department of a twenty-one million case per year beverage bottling plant, including filling, packaging and sanitation for carbonated soft drinks and packaged water. Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling since December 2024, and former Supply Chain Operational Excellence Manager at Reyes Holdings (2023–2024).
Calum Walkinshaw
LinkedInExperience: Luxury Operations Lead · Diageo
Former Luxury Operations Lead at Diageo (2024–2025), where the profile describes managing the end-to-end bottling operation for Luxury Scotch, covering spirit supply, quality, packaging and logistics. Operations Manager - Packaging at Diageo since December 2025, and former Packaging Team Leader there (2021–2023), where the profile describes managing production, engineering teams and support functions.
Derek Crum
LinkedInExperience: Director of Bottling · Four Roses Distillery
Former Director of Bottling at Four Roses Distillery (2020–2026). Sr. Operations Business Manager at Heaven Hill Brands since January 2026. Former Assistant Brewmaster Brewmaster (2018–2020), Brewing Process Manager (2017–2018) and Maintenance Manager - Packaging (2015–2017) at AB InBev.
Kelly Grijalva
LinkedInExperience: Bottling Operations Manager at Gallo Spirits · GALLO
Bottling Operations Manager at Gallo Spirits at GALLO since January 2025, a role the profile places in the operations department at manager level. Former Repack Industry Manager (2021–2025), Product Supply Manager (2019–2022) and Raw Materials Supply Chain Leader (2019) at PepsiCo.
Lydia McCreadie
LinkedInExperience: Bottling Manager Day Shift · DFG BEVERAGE INC
Bottling Manager Day Shift at DFG BEVERAGE INC since April 2025, and former Quality Assurance Supervisor there (2024–2025). Former Assistant Cidermaker at ACE Premium Hard Ciders (2024) and Assistant Winemaker at Brutocao Cellars (2010–2022). The profile cites experience in all aspects of the wine business, including quality, bottling, cellar, lab and winemaking.
Mark Leah
LinkedInExperience: Bottling operations Manager · CARLSBERG UK LIMITED
Former Bottling operations Manager at CARLSBERG UK LIMITED (2019–2021), and former Keg Operations Manager (2017–2019), Site shift manager (2016–2017) and Operations Team Lead (2015–2016) there. Canning Operations Manager at Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company since September 2021.
Matt Labbe
LinkedInExperience: Director of Bottling Operations · Jackson Family Wines
Director of Bottling Operations at Jackson Family Wines since September 2016. Former Bottling Operations Manager at O'Neill Vintners & Distillers (2014–2016) and former Director of Bottling Mission Bell Winery at Constellation Wines US (2011–2014). Former Maintenance Manager (2008–2011) and Production Manager (2005–2008) at PepsiCo.
Priyanshu Shukla
LinkedInExperience: Manager Bottling and packaging · Raipur Bottling
Manager Bottling and packaging at Raipur Bottling since March 2025, a role the profile places in the operations department. Former Operations Manager at Dhanusha Distillery (2024–2025), Production Manager at CMJ Breweries Pvt.Ltd (2021–2024) and Maintenance Head at RAJASTHAN LIQUORS LIMITED (2019–2020).
Ross Mello
LinkedInExperience: Manager of Bottling Operations · JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Manager of Bottling Operations at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery since March 2024. Former Bottling Supervisor (2022–2024) and Bottling and Production Maintenance (2019–2022) at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, and former Mobile Bottling Technician at The Bottle Meister (2017–2019).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's product and line type to your question, since wine, spirits, beer and soft drink bottling run on different equipment and schedules. Ask each person how many lines and shifts they were responsible for, so you know whether their experience fits a single line or a full plant.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How did you plan bottling schedules and changeovers, and what caused the most lost line time?
- 02Which line measures did you track every shift, and which ones changed how you ran the floor?
- 03How did you handle packaging material shortages or quality holds without missing shipments?
Reaching beverage bottling operations experts
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How much does it cost to reach beverage bottling operations experts?
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