Packaging Lead | 1st Shift

BreweryJobs.com; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k

Job summary

Asahi Beer USA in Wisconsin is seeking a Packaging Shift Lead to supervise a 7–10 person team across bottle filler, canning line, and kegging operations. You will direct CIP and preventative maintenance, manage daily line performance, and coordinate with the Packaging Management Team while upholding safety, GMP, and SOPs.

This role requires detail‑oriented, collaborative, and hard‑working candidates who can thrive in a fast‑paced brewery environment and contribute to high‑quality production of

Qualifications

• Able to complete required packaging tasks and targets per training matrix.
• Ability to operate forklifts and handle heavy loads safely.

Responsibilities

• Schedule weekly shift staffing and approve PTO.
• Coordinate Master Training Matrix and SOP updates.
• Create daily shift reports and manage packaging line data.
• Coordinate maintenance requests and communicate issues to maintenance.
• Compile production reports, QA/QC sheets, pallet tickets, and run sheets.
• Supervise a team of 7–10 and meet with Packaging Management weekly.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability to fast-paced environment

Forklift operation

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer‑led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin— Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high‑quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories.

Shift Details

1st Shift: Monday‑Thursday, 6AM‑4PM.

Total pay includes $28/hr base.

Job Summary

The Packaging Shift Lead will supervise a team in various packaging functions, operating the bottle filler, canning line, and kegger, as well as directing CIPs and preventative maintenance. This role manages daily operations of the line they are assigned to – including staffing and team supervision – making decisions that aid in efficient, quality production of products. The Shift Lead coordinates day‑to‑day work with the Packaging Management Team and follows safety brewery guidelines, SOPs, and cleaning procedures.

Primary Duties

• Scheduling
  • Create weekly shift staffing schedule based on vacation schedule.
  • Approve/deny PTO.
  • Confirm proper packaging mix and packaging materials (PakTechs, Crowns, Lids, Keg Collars, etc.) based on BBT volume before kegging/filling of product.
  • Maintain an up‑to‑date snapshot of all BBTs at all times to allow for fluid transfer of information to the rest of packaging team on shift.
• Training Coordinator/SOP Creation
  • Coordinate Master Training Matrix to ensure employees on shift are trained in and efficient manner.
  • Work with employees on shift to designate who needs to be trained on which tasks.
  • Develop and/or update SOPs for tasks associated with master training matrix. Reciprocate these changes to Packaging Manager.
• Shift Report
  • Responsible for creating shift report each day for respective shift.
• Maintenance
  • Working with the team to communicate issues to maintenance.
  • Submit work orders.
• Production Reports
  • Responsible for compiling data from each run and entering it into Excel, printing the report, and getting information to the Packaging Manager.
  • Completed report includes: QA/QC Sheet, Pallet Tickets recorded, BBT paperwork, Packaging Run Sheet.
• Line Supervision
  • Ensure Daily/Weekly/Monthly tasks are upheld per shift.
  • Supervise a team of 7‑10 individuals.
  • Meet with Packaging Management Team weekly.
  • Utilize employees on shift to maintain clean workspace.
  • Delegate tasks when downtime happens on production floor.
  • Triage requests from packaging employees on shift.
  • Work to decrease downtime on production floor.
  • Assist on machines as needed.

About Our Team

We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Asahi Beer USA. As we complete our current expansion, we will increase the output of our state‑of‑the‑art production and brewing facilities. Qualified individuals are detail‑oriented, collaborative, growth‑focused, and self‑motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others.

Benefits

Compensation varies based on experience.

Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks.

Background Check

Offers of employment at Asahi Beer USA are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Able to complete following packaging release targets: Sterile Sample collection (as determined by training matrix).
• Taking measurements of O2/CO2, if necessary, with use of the Gehaltemeter OR C-Box (as determined by training matrix).
• Able to drive forklift for movement of raw goods (can, bottles) as well as finished goods (cases, trays, kegs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and maintaining organization.
• Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach repetitively.
• Maintain confidentiality with business related information.
• Flexibility with working hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Complete duties as assigned.
• Maintain clean and organized work environment.
• Follow all PPE and GMP requirements.

Salary

$28/hour