Taylor Bramel
About Taylor Bramel
Taylor Bramel serves as the Operations Manager at Brown-Forman Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky, where he has worked since 2022. He oversees the production of 20 million OPG's annually and leads a team of 3 supervisors and 18 operators.
Work at Brown-Forman
Taylor Bramel has been serving as the Operations Manager at Brown-Forman Distillery since 2022. In this role, Bramel manages the production of 20 million OPGs annually. Previously, Bramel held several positions within the company, including Operations Supervisor from 2019 to 2022 and Quality Control Specialist at Brown-Forman Bottling from 2018 to 2019. Bramel focuses on driving KPI results and coaches the operations team to enhance performance and efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Taylor Bramel studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, where Bramel earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 2017. This educational background supports Bramel's expertise in managing complex distillery operations and implementing standard operating procedures. Bramel also developed training programs for the operations team, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
Background
Before joining Brown-Forman, Taylor Bramel worked at Toyota Motor Corporation as a Team Member for three months in 2013. Bramel also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, Bramel worked as an Intramurals Supervisor at the University of Kentucky for one year from 2014 to 2015. These experiences contributed to Bramel's operational and leadership skills.
Leadership and Team Management
In the role of Operations Manager, Taylor Bramel leads a team consisting of three supervisors and eighteen operators in a multi-shift operation. Bramel's leadership style emphasizes coaching and development, aiming to improve team performance and operational efficiency. This approach is integral to achieving the production goals set for the distillery.