Packaging Line Lead, Beverage Manufacturing

City Brewing Company; Latrobe, Northern (Westmoreland County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City Brewing Company in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Area Manager (Line Lead) to own 24/7 accountability for packaging lines, ensuring customer standards and safety across the floor. You will manage equipment, people, and production processes to meet demand, quality, and budgeted costs.

The role focuses on coaching teams, coordinating schedules, and driving improvements with strong leadership and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or related field required.
• 1–3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with IWS or MES is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.
• Experience leading and mentoring large teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to supervisors to coordinate activities with high quality.
• Plan and develop systems to improve quality and efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols on the production floor.
• Lead continuous improvement and monitor production plans.
• Coordinate schedules and resources to meet targets.
• Mentor Team Leaders and staff on shift direction.
• Own daily direction setting and 24-hour line plan.
• Support cross-shift communication and performance metrics.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring teams

Food safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or related field

Job description

City Brewing Company in Latrobe, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Area Manager (Line Lead) to own 24/7 accountability for packaging lines, ensuring customer standards and safety across the floor. You will manage equipment, people, and production processes to meet demand, quality, and budgeted costs.

The role focuses on coaching teams, coordinating schedules, and driving improvements with strong leadership and communication skills. Equal opportunity employer.