Packaging Line Manager: Lead 24/7 Beer Packaging Ops

Asahi Beer USA Inc; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with company match

PTO 120 hours/year

9 paid holidays

Free beer after shift

Job summary

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing in Madison, WI, seeks 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, Warehouse, and QA to keep lines running smoothly and drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. A strong leadership track and hands-on operations experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a managerial role within manufacturing operations.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Safety compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Training & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/related field

Job description

Asahi Beer USA / Octopi Brewing in Madison, WI, seeks 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, Warehouse, and QA to keep lines running smoothly and drive root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. A strong leadership track and hands-on operations experience are required.