Packaging Line Manager

Octopi; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours annually

Job summary

Octopi Brewing in Madison, WI is seeking a Packaging Line Manager to lead a 24-hour packaging operation, owning safety, quality, efficiency, and team development across all shifts.

You will work cross-functionally with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse to keep lines running and meet schedules, while building training systems and SOPs.

The role requires at least 2 years in manufacturing management, strong leadership, and the ability to lift 55 lbs; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading manufacturing operations and teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and process improvement.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 24-hour packaging team, coaching and training while upholding safety and quality goals.
• Plan and oversee daily packaging operations aligned with schedules and specs.
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate maintenance to keep lines running.
• Drive root cause analysis and data-driven process improvements across packaging lines.
• Develop training systems, SOPs, and competency tracking across shifts.
• Ensure GMP, GDP, OSHA, and safety compliance through audits and inspections.
• Partner with QA on product specs and cross-department planning.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Safety compliance

Team development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Packaging Line Manager

Octopi Brewing Madison, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

ASAHI BEER USA | OCTOPI BREWING

PACKAGING LINE MANAGER

Where Leadership Meets the Packaging Floor

Full-Time

ABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWING

Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi — brewers of Asahi Super Dry — acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Packaging team keeps every can, bottle, and case moving efficiently and safely around the clock — and the Packaging Line Manager owns that operation, reporting directly to the Director of Packaging.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Packaging Line Manager to lead a 24-hour packaging operation — owning safety, quality, efficiency, and team development across all shifts, and working cross-functionally with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse to keep everything running smoothly.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT

• Real ownership over a 24-hour operation — not just one shift, the whole picture
• High cross-functional visibility, working directly with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QA
• Room to drive real change — root cause analysis, process optimization, and training systems you help build

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and develop a 24-hour packaging team, coaching, training, and holding the team accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency goals
• Plan and oversee daily packaging operations, keeping production aligned with schedules and specs
• Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate maintenance to keep lines running reliably
• Own root cause analysis and data-driven process improvement across packaging lines
• Build and maintain training systems, SOPs, and competency tracking across all roles and shifts
• Ensure GMP, GDP, OSHA, and safety compliance through regular inspections and audits
• Partner with QA on product specs and quality, and represent Packaging in cross-departmental planning

WHAT YOU BRING

Must-haves:

• Comprehensive understanding of machine operation, troubleshooting, and safety in a manufacturing environment
• At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role within manufacturing operations
• Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred), or equivalent experience
• Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing sector
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lean Manufacturing principles

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
• 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
• 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
• A free beer after shift, because you earned it

PAY

• Pay: $80,000–$90,000 annually

Full-time, exempt