Packaging Manager: Lead Beverage Ops & Continuous Improvement

TWO ROADS BREWING COMPANY LLC; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Roads Brewing Company LLC is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging team and drive safe, efficient operations across canning, bottling, kegging, and repack activities. You will partner with Supply Chain, Brewing, QA, and Maintenance to meet production goals and advance continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing or packaging, with at least 5 years of progressive leadership, preferably in beverage manufacturing, and a strong track record of

Qualifications

• 8 to 10 years of manufacturing or packaging operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, GMPs, food safety, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Supervisors, Leads, and Packaging employees to foster accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily packaging operations across canning, bottling, kegging, variety packaging, and repack to meet production goals.
• Execute the production schedule in partnership with the Packaging Planner and Supply Chain team.
• Monitor departmental performance using safety, quality, labor, downtime, and schedule metrics.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, GMPs, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Develop employee capabilities through training, cross-training, and coaching.
• Collaborate with HR on recruiting, onboarding, performance, and succession planning.
• Work with Engineering & Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Maintain production documentation, records, and department reporting.
• Manage the Packaging Department budget and identify efficiency/cost-saving opportunities.
• Foster cross-functional relationships to ensure smooth production flow and continuous improvement.

Skills

Packaging operations

Leadership

Continuous improvement

OSHA/GMP knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Manufacturing software

Job description

Two Roads Brewing Company LLC is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging team and drive safe, efficient operations across canning, bottling, kegging, and repack activities. You will partner with Supply Chain, Brewing, QA, and Maintenance to meet production goals and advance continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing or packaging, with at least 5 years of progressive leadership, preferably in beverage manufacturing, and a strong track record of