Packaging Supervisor — Lead High-Performance Brewery Lines

HR One; Utica (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time

Job summary

FX Matt Brewery is seeking a hands-on Packaging Supervisor to lead a skilled team across packaging, sanitation and maintenance. You will be accountable for line efficiency, labor utilization, cost control, quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive daily/weekly production schedules, monitor line performance, reduce downtime, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize interruptions while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience in food and beverage or CPG manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership in a high-speed, high-volume packaging or production environment.
• Proven ability to manage labor efficiency, control costs, and drive line performance improvements.
• Experience developing and implementing SOPs in a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with flexibility to work extended or off-shift hours as business demands require.
• Positive attitude and track record as a champion of change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of the daily and weekly production schedule across all packaging lines.
• Continuously monitor line performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks, downtime, and throughput issues in real time.
• Lead daily shift meetings to align the team on priorities, safety topics, and production targets.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance execution.
• Track and optimize labor utilization across shifts; adjust staffing to match production demand and reduce overtime costs.
• Monitor and reduce material loss and waste on packaging lines; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify efficiency gaps and drive measurable improvements.
• Report production results and variance explanations to brewery leadership on a timely basis.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a robust SOP program for all packaging and sanitation operations.
• Ensure all operations comply with SQF certification standards, HACCP requirements, and internal quality protocols.
• Champion safety programs and OSHA compliance; enforce safe work practices across all shifts.
• Facilitate two-way communication between packaging employees and brewery leadership; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and drive a positive, change-ready team culture.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Packaging leadership

Labor efficiency

SOP development

Quality & safety

Job description

FX Matt Brewery is seeking a hands-on Packaging Supervisor to lead a skilled team across packaging, sanitation and maintenance. You will be accountable for line efficiency, labor utilization, cost control, quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will drive daily/weekly production schedules, monitor line performance, reduce downtime, and coordinate with maintenance to minimize interruptions while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.