Beverage Line Lead — Operations & Team Leadership

Berner Food & Beverage LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Berner Food & Beverage LLC is seeking a Line Lead to operate and optimize packaging and brewing lines. You will drive daily production, lead a team on the floor, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting production goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on leadership, and ongoing skill development, with a focus on reducing downtime and maintaining material flow. Onsite work and shift flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Attendance and performance consistent with company policy.
• Food & Beverage production experience preferred; or lead experience in manufacturing.
• Able to perform all packaging department tasks.
• Able to read production schedules and identify required materials.
• Proficient with MES to record downtime and production data.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the process expert across all packaging and brewing line operations.
• Maintain target throughput by responding to production issues and leading troubleshooting.
• Support training and skill development for operators and conduct performance reviews.
• Complete all required process documentation accurately and on time.
• Coordinate changeovers, clean-ups, set-ups, and shutdowns to maintain flow.
• Organize shift breaks and monitor attendance to sustain production flow.
• Communicate with Supervisors and other team leads to prevent cross-department interruptions.
• Uphold Berner GMP, EHS, Food Safety and personal conduct standards.

Skills

Attendance & reliability

Food & Beverage experience

Lead in manufacturing

Production scheduling interpretation

MES usage for downtime data

Communication & teamwork

Tools

MES

Job description

Berner Food & Beverage LLC is seeking a Line Lead to operate and optimize packaging and brewing lines. You will drive daily production, lead a team on the floor, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency while meeting production goals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on leadership, and ongoing skill development, with a focus on reducing downtime and maintaining material flow. Onsite work and shift flexibility are required.