Manager Packaging

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

401k Match

Paid Caregiver Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

New Belgium Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Packaging Manager to lead the packaging department, drive continuous improvement, and ensure production meets schedules and quality standards.

The role requires Lean and Six Sigma experience, strong leadership, safety focus, and budget oversight; travel 0-10% and collaboration with distribution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years high volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Operational management experience.
• Proven ability to manage production, quality, costs, and distribution.
• Knowledge of machines and tools.
• OEE and process monitoring.
• Planning and project management.
• GMP principles.
• Brewing science basics.
• PC skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Oversee packaging dept and production processes to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor processes for efficiency, support quality efforts, sponsor vendor audits.
• Drive productivity strategies; apply 6S, TPM, TAKT, value stream mapping; measure impact.
• Coach leadership, conduct reviews, develop succession.
• Ensure safety compliance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee budgets, address variances, report accurately.
• Participate in leadership teams for company-wide process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Operational management

OEE monitoring

Project management

GMP knowledge

Brewing science

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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

Percent of Travel: 0-10%

Working Conditions: Office, Production Areas

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

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.