Packaging Lead (Second Shift)

Hopewell Brewing Co.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental benefits

Retirement matching

Life insurance

20 days of Paid Time Off

Job summary

A craft beverage company in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking an experienced craft beverage packaging professional. The role involves overseeing the packaging line operations, managing personnel, and troubleshooting equipment. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of packaging experience, preferably in craft beer, alongside strong mechanical skills and leadership abilities. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement matching, and 20 days of paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production packaging setting, preferably in craft beer.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience in packaging is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience in training roles desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of the packaging line, executing the packaging schedule.
• Lead the packaging team by example and embody a positive attitude.
• Ensure all packaging equipment is maintained and in good working order.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Train new hires alongside the Head Brewer.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Packaging equipment (CODI filler)

Job description

The Hopewell Brewing Company is in need of an experienced craft beverage packaging professional. This position will work closely with the entire brewery production team, and will report to the Head Brewer. Primary responsibilities are related to personnel scheduling and management, schedule execution, operational efficiency, equipment troubleshooting, and quality assurance. The person in this role will be expected to work the canning line alongside Hopewell’s packaging team.

The successful applicant will bring amix of technical and mechanical skills along with apassion for craft beverage quality, efficiency andsafety.

Primary Responsibilities

Oversee operations of Hopewell’s packaging line including:

• Executing the packaging schedule
• Lead the packaging team by example, embody a positive “can-do” attitude.
• Strong understanding of the packaging equipment, in particular the CODI filler.
• Ensuring all packaging equipment is in good working order and kept up to date on preventative maintenance.
• Troubleshooting issues that may arise with a strong solutions oriented mindset.
• Working with the packaging team to constantly improve our packaging process to increase efficiency and the quality of the product.
• Executing existing processes, maintaining equipment, and meeting daily QA / QC standards
• Training new hires in conjunction with the Head Brewer

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in production packaging setting. Craft beer experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical experience, specifically in packaging.
• Strong demonstrated leadership and communication skills required. Experience in a training role desired.
• Strong organizational, problem solving, multitasking, and mechanical skills required.
• MS Office and general computing skills required. Ability to work and communicate effectively with other departments to meet production needs.
• Alignment with Hopewell’s values and ability to adhere to the company code of conduct.

Salary Range: $58,000-$64,000. Salary is determined by the candidate’s demonstrated technical skill and related experience.

Medical, vision and dental benefits. Retirement matching plan and life insurance.

Total of 20 days of Paid Time Off (15 Vacation and 5 Sick) and Parental Leave Policy.