Packaging Supervisor

TalenTier; Town of Clifton Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

A leading beverage co-packing company in New York is seeking a hands-on leader with beverage or manufacturing experience to manage daily packaging operations. The ideal candidate will ensure safe production while maintaining compliance and quality standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for supervising the packaging team and driving production efficiency. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in beverage or manufacturing packaging, preferably beer or alcohol.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train packaging team; ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Oversee daily operations and manage equipment start-up/shutdown.
• Coordinate maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate training and production records.
• Drive efficiency and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Problem-Solving

GMP Compliance

Food Safety Knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $60,000–$70,000/year + 95% of health benefits covered

Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts (rotating shifts, some weekends)

Company: Our client is a full-service beverage co-packing partner that helps beverage brands go from concept to shelf. They specialize in everything from non‑alcoholic soft drinks to RTDs, hard teas and fermented cocktails — covering carbonated or non‑carbonated, pasteurized or non‑pasteurized formats. Their turnkey offering includes product formulation, raw material sourcing (ingredients and packaging), quality control in‑house lab testing, warehousing and logistics.

Overview:

We’re looking for a hands‑on leader with beverage or manufacturing experience to manage daily packaging operations, including canning, variety pack, and kegging lines. This role ensures safe, efficient production while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train packaging team; ensure cross‑training and safety compliance.
• Oversee daily operations and equipment start‑up/shutdown.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance.
• Maintain accurate training and production records.
• Drive efficiency, minimize waste, and support continuous improvement.
• Communicate with other departments to align production schedules and quality needs.
• Uphold GMP, Food Safety, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in beverage or manufacturing packaging (beer or alcohol preferred).
• Strong leadership, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiar with GMP, Food Safety, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work flexible shifts and under pressure.

401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, employee discounts, and professional development.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing, Management, and Supply Chain

Industries

Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing