Raphaël Lepers

As a graduate microbrewery business owner from Belgium, I am a passionate and dynamic brewmaster and production coordinator. With more than 5 years experience in the brewing industry,
I have developed expertise in production management and beer recipe creation. Being proficient in cost analysis, supply management and ensuring efficient operations allowed me to contributed to an 87.5% increased production in a previous role. I am ready to add considerable value to any company looking for a leader capable of driving innovation and operational efficiency.

Production Coordinator
Brasserie Distillerie Puyjalon – Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
July 2022 – Present

• Oversee all stages of production, including facility maintenance.
• Design new beer recipes and calculate production costs.
• Manage production flow and supply procurement.
• Actively participate in the company's long-term development and production planning.

Brewer
Brasserie Caulier – Péruwelz, Belgium
September 2019 – July 2022

• Operated a 40 hl manual brewing system for various beer products.
• Monitored product quality in the lab and performed cleaning protocols.
• Prepared beer for bottling and conducted minor maintenance.
• Organized production schedules and managed supply orders.
• Contributed to a production increase of 87.5% from 2019 to 2021 (20,000 HL to 37,500 HL).
• Acted as interim head brewer during maternity leave, handling team management and planning.
• Troubleshot technical issues to maintain production flow.

Safe Forklift Operation
Brasserie Distillerie Puyjalon – Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
December 2024

Lockout and Control of Hazardous Energy
Brasserie Distillerie Puyjalon – Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
October 2024

Simdut 2015
Brasserie Distillerie Puyjalon – Havre-Saint-Pierre, Canada
October 2024

Entrepreneur in Microbrewery
IFAPME – Tournai, Belgium
September 2019 – June 2021

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Year 2)
University of Namur – Namur, Belgium
September 2017 – June 2019

Bachelor of Science in Biology (Year 1)
University of Namur – Namur, Belgium
September 2015 – June 2017

Preparatory Division
Royal Military Academy – Saffraanberg, Belgium
September 2014 – February 2015

College Diploma in Sciences (Latin, Mathematics and Sciences)
Collège Sainte-Marie – Mouscron, Belgium
September 2008 – June 2014