Matt Schrader

Experience

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  Constellation Brands

  Aug 2002 - Jan 2021

  - Manage a successful team of five Winemakers that are responsible for the production of 20 million gallons annually across the Table Wine, Dessert Wine, Kosher Wine, Sparkling Wine & Other than Standard Wine segments.- Experienced in production for total beverage alcohol covering wines, spirits & malt beverages.- Responsible for demand planning for raw materials (grapes, concentrates, neutral spirits, etc.)- Manage department budget to support overall operations targets.- Responsible for wine blend standards, COGS & blend variance.- Actively partnered with R&D on new product development.- Works closely with Cellar department to optimize cellar operations and minimize wine loss through creation of "Blend Right First Time" metrics and other KPI's. Show less - Responsible for the production and quality of 5.1 million gallons of wine annually, the majority being table wine but also includes sparkling wine production and a few OTS wines. - Responsible for yearly fermentation schedule as well as overseeing Winemaking team in fermentation building through clarification of 17 million gallons annually.- Supplies grape, concentrate, and spirits short term/long term demand to Planning Groups- Supports Director of Winemaking with department management and acts as second point of contact for department management questions.- Coaches, mentors, and trains new team members in AS/400, general winemaking and cellar operations. - Meeting and maintaining quality standards for assigned blends from fermentation through finished wines.- Represents luxury wine brand, 240 Days, at consumer and trade events in the local market.- Works closely with R&D and Marketing on NPD for both wine & spirits; also involved with sensory evaluation of raw materials and research blends.- Oversees flavor management & ordering.- Provides support and expertise in Microbiology in on-going projects. - Trained ISO 9000 Internal Auditor. Show less - Responsible for the production and quality of 5.1 million gallons of wine annually, the majority being table wine but also includes sparkling wine production and a few OTS wines. - Responsible for yearly fermentation schedule as well as overseeing Winemaking team in fermentation building through clarification of 17 million gallons annually.- Supplies grape, concentrate, and spirits short term/long term demand to Planning Groups- Supports Director of Winemaking with department management and acts as second point of contact for department management questions.- Coaches, mentors, and trains new team members in AS/400, general winemaking and cellar operations. - Meeting and maintaining quality standards for assigned blends from fermentation through finished wines.- Represents luxury wine brand, 240 Days, at consumer and trade events in the local market.- Works closely with R&D and Marketing on NPD for both wine & spirits; also involved with sensory evaluation of raw materials and research blends.- Oversees flavor management & ordering.- Provides support and expertise in Microbiology in on-going projects. - Trained ISO 9000 Internal Auditor. Show less - Responsible for the quality and production of 4.2 million gallons of wine annually, the focus being sparkling, table, and a few OTS wines. - Responsible for yearly fermentation schedule and fermentation through clarification of 15 million gallons of base wine annually.- Experienced in both kosher & non-kosher winemaking techniques.- Performed barrel management tasks for Brickstone line including tasting, sampling, topping up, & ordering lab analysis.- Performed various fining trials; made lab blends for Head Winemaker.- Supervised lab technicians in daily duties, scheduled preventative maintenance, overtime staffing, approval of time cards and time off. - Manages inventory and ordering of assigned cellar materials.- Works closely with R&D and Marekting on new product development. - Provides support and expertise in Microbiology in on-going projects. Show less

  • Director of Winemaking

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Senior Winemaker

    May 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Winemaker

    May 2013 - May 2017

  • Assistant Winemaker

    Feb 2007 - May 2013

  • Microbiologist/Assistant Winemaker

    Aug 2002 - Feb 2007
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  E. & J. Gallo Winery

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  Senior Manager of Winemaking

  - Manage a successful team of six Winemakers and Grower Relations team that are responsible for the production of 20 million gallons annually across the Table Wine, Dessert Wine, Kosher Wine, Sparkling Wine & Other than Standard Wine segments and cover 100 growers across New York and Pennsylvania.- Work with Senior Leadership Team on strategic Winemaking goals for the site and the region including wine style, wine attainment, and new product development.- Work closely with Grower Relations to secure tons of fruit, provide quality metrics, review grape contracts and build successful and productive relationships with the grower network.- Experienced in production for total beverage alcohol covering wines, spirits & malt beverages.- Responsible for demand planning for raw materials (grapes, concentrates, neutral spirits, etc.)- Manage department budget to support overall operations targets.- Responsible for wine blend standards, COGS & blend variance.- Works closely with Cellar department to optimize cellar operations and minimize wine loss through creation of "Blend Right First Time" metrics and other KPI's. Show less

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  E. & J. Gallo Winery - Canandaigua Winery

  Oct 2023 - now

  Director of Operational Winemaking

  - Managing a cross functional team through the Winemaking process from grape to bottle.- Oversight of Grower Relations, Winemaking, Cellar Operations and Sanitation Teams with a total team size of 50 people- Actively planning strategic goals for the winery including wine styles, harvest strategy, capital planning for new equipment and improvements in operational efficiency and quality.- Supporting and implementing Corporate Winegrowing goals for the East Coast.- Works closely with Senior Leadership in fiscal responsibility and cost savings projects for the company.- Developing strong teams with clear opportunities for growth and succession planning. Show less