Packaging Team Lead

Hendler Family Brewing Co.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Hendler Family Brewing Company is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to oversee packaging operations, drive production efficiency, and ensure product quality. This role requires hands-on machine operation knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead and coordinate team members.

You will train new operators, enforce policies, communicate issues cross-functionally, manage data entry and ERP integrity, and support inventory counts and process changes while maintaining a clean, organized 5S

Qualifications

• Requires experience in brewery packaging or equivalent manufacturing.
• Past managerial experience preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversees training of new operators on machines.
• Enforces all company and department policies and SOPs.
• Communicates mechanical issues with Packaging Manager, Maintenance team and Packaging Director.
• Leads department in the absence of Packaging Manager.
• Ensures packaging data entry and ERP accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Title

Packaging Team Lead

Reports to

Director of Packaging

Salary Range

25-28/Hour

Description/Expectations

Hendler Family Brewing Company is seeking an organized and resourceful individual to join our team as a Packaging Team Lead.

The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for overseeing packaging operations and ensuring smooth workflow. This role requires a deep understanding of machine operations, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead and coordinate team members to maintain production efficiency and product quality.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Oversees training of new operators on machines
• Enforces all company and department policies and SOPs
• Communicates any mechanical issues with the Packaging Manager, Maintenance team and Packaging Director.
• Communicates any interpersonal staff issues with Packaging Manager, Packaging Director and/or Peoples Ops as appropriate
• Leads the department in the absence of the Packaging Manager
• Ensures all packaging splits match yield in the brite tank, making necessary adjustment with the administrative team
• Ensures the completion of data entry associated with the packaging team
• Ensures all data entered into ERP systems is correct
• Assists Packaging Manager with monthly Inventory counts
• Enters and analyzes efficiency data
• Leads department through product and or format change overs as efficiently as possible.
• Works with the Packaging Manager to create and maintain a 5S organization for the department
• Ensures adherence to weekly cleaning schedule for the department

Job Requirements

• Able to work Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 4:00pm
• 2 years of brewery packaging experience or equivalent manufacturing experience required
• Previous Managerial experience preferred
• Machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a positive attitude
• Standing for long periods of time
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Available to work long and/or flexible hours
• Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus
• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace
• Work independently and within a team with minimal supervision
• Must be dependable and have reliable transportation

ABOUT US

The Hendler Family Brewing Company IS PROUDLY INDEPENDENT AND FAMILY-OWNED.

HFBCo was founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler and is still family owned to this day. Our mission? Create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.

HFBCo is proud to offer the following benefits to our valued employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision start on day one
• Matching 401k
• Paid time off, Vacation, Sick time, Company holidays
• Training and industry related education
• Membership in Master Brewers Association of America
• Employee Meals
• 3 day weekends every week!
• Free case of our beer weekly (must be 21+ years of age)

Hendler Family Brewing Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].