Packaging Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Packaging Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt Salaried

Reports to: Brewery Operations Director

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Packaging Manager of Highland Brewing Company is responsible for overseeing the staffing, operation, maintenance, and scheduling of the kegging, bottling, and canning operations. The manager is responsible for leading a dynamic team of full-time employees to safely and efficiently package quality beer by streamlining processes and reducing non-value add activities with ongoing attention to employee engagement. The manager must have experience working on packaging equipment, a deep understanding of lean manufacturing and process improvement, an understanding of critical systems of the brewing industry, and a commitment to quality control and assurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works with the entire brewery team, including operations, brewing, sales, marketing and hospitality to develop a packaging schedule that meets production needs and constraints
• Manages the packaging team, creating staffing schedules and overseeing daily performance
• Maintains SOPs and procedural documents for the packaging equipment, and conducts frequent reviews of practices for efficiency and efficacy
• Maintains inventory of all packaging supplies
• Encourages professional development of packaging staff by assisting with training and continuing education
• Ensures packaging staff performance evaluations are performed at 90 days, for annual review, and on an as needed basis
• Interviews and selects staff to create a dynamic and successful packaging team
• Works with Quality to ensure that product is ready for packaging, and that quality is maintained throughout the packaging process
• Works with Quality to develop quality standards for packaged product
• Work with Quality to identify critical control points within the packaging processes and develop control measures at each point
• Work with Quality on GMP and food safety standards, assists with training and education, and ensures execution amongst staff
• Work with management to develop safety standards and best practices
• Assists other management in conducting lean process and SOP evaluations throughout the brewery and all aspects of production
• Performs other duties as assigned or as needed

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or brewing related field preferred

• Three years of experience in a production facility
• Two years in leadership role
• Beverage packaging experience preferred
• Knowledge of quality procedures, lean manufacturing, and HACCP a plus

• Working knowledge of the craft brewing industry and the brewing process
• Ability to motivate and supervise personnel
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and do physically demanding work is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Willingness to work on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery is required.
• Willingness to work in an environment with high noise levels is required.
• Willingness to occasionally work events on evenings and weekends is required.