Manager Packaging

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc; Daleville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

New Belgium Brewing Company Inc is seeking a Packaging Department Leader to drive overall performance of the packaging function, including people, equipment and systems. You will lead continuous improvement efforts to achieve optimal production while meeting customer and business goals.

Responsibilities include directing packaging processes, supervising leadership, ensuring safety and quality, and managing budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of high-volume manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt required / preferred / a plus.
• Operational management experience, required / preferred / a plus.
• Proven ability to manage production processes, quality control, costs, and utilization of other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of OEE and process monitoring systems.
• Strong planning and project management skills.
• Good understanding of GMP principles.
• Basic understanding of brewing science and packaging process.
• Strong personal computer skills. (PowerPoint Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging department and initiatives; direct and coordinate production processes and operational functions to achieve goals and optimal production performance; meet production schedules and quality standards; coordinate with distribution to ensure efficiency between departments.
• Monitor and recommend improvements in processes to increase efficiency; support quality efforts, coordinate teams to resolve quality problems and develop resolutions; sponsor yearly vendor audits; prepare, prioritize, and justify project resource requests
• Develop and drive productivity strategies designed to promote continuous improvement efforts and optimize production efficiencies; utilize tools such as 6s, TPM, TAKT, value stream mapping, etc.; analyze, and measure cost and impact of productivity initiatives
• Manage and coach leadership team, mentor and develop leadership skills, monitor department coherence, conduct performance reviews, and develop succession plans
• Maintain and ensure safety compliance including overseeing safety standards and policies are followed and manage safety concerns and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee capital and development budgets, address variances and ensure accurate reporting
• Member of on leadership teams coordinating and contributing to company and process improvement and overall success
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Operational management

OEE

Project management

GMP principles

Brewing science

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years high volume manufacturing experience or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

This position is responsible for overall performance of the packaging department, including people, equipment, and systems. This position will drive continuous improvement to drive optimal production performance while meeting customer and business expectations.

Essential Duties:

• Oversee packaging department and initiatives; direct and coordinate production processes and operational functions to achieve goals and optimal production performance; meet production schedules and quality standards; coordinate with distribution to ensure efficiency between departments.
• Monitor and recommend improvements in processes to increase efficiency; support quality efforts, coordinate teams to resolve quality problems and develop resolutions; sponsor yearly vendor audits; prepare, prioritize, and justify project resource requests
• Develop and drive productivity strategies designed to promote continuous improvement efforts and optimize production efficiencies; utilize tools such as 6s, TPM, TAKT, value stream mapping, etc.; analyze, and measure cost and impact of productivity initiatives
• Manage and coach leadership team, mentor and develop leadership skills, monitor department coherence, conduct performance reviews, and develop succession plans
• Maintain and ensure safety compliance including overseeing safety standards and policies are followed and manage safety concerns and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee capital and development budgets, address variances and ensure accurate reporting
• Member of on leadership teams coordinating and contributing to company and process improvement and overall success
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years high volume manufacturing experience or equivalent
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt required / preferred / a plus
• Operational management experience, required / preferred / a plus
• Proven ability to manage production processes, quality control, costs, and utilization of other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Strong understanding of OEE and process monitoring systems
• Strong planning and project management skills
• Good understanding of GMP principles
• Basic understanding of brewing science and packaging process
• Strong personal computer skills. (PowerPoint Word, Excel)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move 160 lb. keg 4 feet, and also lift same keg up onto another keg (stacking safely)
• Ability to wheel double stacked kegs up to 100 feet, carry 35lbs in each hand 100 feet, and lift 50 lbs. up 54 inches
• Ability to push/pull weights up to 64 lbs. and maintain the grip strength required to carry 35 lb. cases
• Ability to demonstrate their ability to climb, kneel, crawl, twist, squat and reach overhead
• Requires frequent, constant standing and walking

Working Conditions:

Percent of Travel: 0-10% Working Conditions: Office, Production Areas

Wage Information:

Wage information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is Bell’s and New Belgium's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, or other position-related reasons.

Starting Salary: $90,000-$105,000

Benefits:

All Full-time Coworkers at Bell’s and New Belgium enjoy the following benefits after one calendar month of employment:

• Medical & Dental Insurance (options available for dependents)
• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO
• 401k Match
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Profit Sharing

Details will be shared, and questions answered during our interview process.

EEO Statement

Bell’s and New Belgium welcomes all. We are committed to building an environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive within our own walls and amidst the entire craft beer community. Bell’s and New Belgium strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. At New Belgium, we’re committed to proving that business can be a force for good. When you join our team, you’ll play a role in bringing world‑class beer to our fans – and you’ll have a hell of a lot of fun doing it. Empowered people make exceptional beer – and build successful, lasting businesses. At Bell’s, this philosophy drives us every day. If our commitment to investing in our coworkers makes us a bit eccentric, it wouldn’t be the first time someone has used that word to describe us. We believe beer and business can be a catalyst to renew trust and unity in our communities. This includes doing right by our team members through competitive benefit programs, exclusive employment perks, and opportunities for continued education. Over 38 years, we’ve found it’s the best way to build a fantastic community of damn good people with a diversity of identities and perspectives who make the best beer in the world. And our company’s future depends on it, too. While we retain our independent spirit in countless ways, Bell’s Brewery joined forces with New Belgium Brewing in early 2022. We are integrated two iconic breweries as one company with shared policies, benefits, and programs. As we bring the best of our two companies together, we will continue to strive for transparency with all our current and future coworkers.