Senior Packaging Automation Lead – Beverage Manufacturing

DrinkPAK, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (100% PPO)

Dependent coverage (50%)

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK, LLC seeks a Senior Packaging Automation Specialist to own the case packing processes and drive reliability across multiple sites. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, SOP development, and training of maintenance and production teams.

You will collaborate with Quality and Engineering for upgrades and validation, and travel up to 75% to ensure best practices across DrinkPAK facilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation, or other similar manufacturing-related specialization.
• Minimum of 5+ years of working on packers, troubleshooting, creating standard operating procedures, and training others.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments.
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for troubleshooting: process, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic.
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer for equipment group across multiple sites.
• Safety, continuous improvement, and solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert on all aspects of case packing processes and equipment with an emphasis on tray packing.
• Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for packing-related issues to reduce downtime and product waste.
• Define, document, and standardize packing procedures and specifications across all applicable lines.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure pack integrity meets all quality requirements.
• Analyze pack teardown results and maintain regular reports for quality tracking and audits.
• Lead and train maintenance and production teams on proper packer setup, operation, conversion, and maintenance of equipment.
• Work with OEMs and engineering teams for upgrades, commissioning, and validation of new packers or modifications.
• Lead rebuild activities on packers across DrinkPAK to ensure proper rebuild activities are being performed and delivering a vertical startup post rebuild.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for packer-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on pack quality, equipment reliability, and productivity.
• Stay current on industry best practices and emerging technologies in packing.
• Travel will be required to routinely visit all DrinkPAK facilities and ensure best practices are implemented network-wide; 75% travel.

Skills

Packer troubleshooting

SOP creation

Training others

Cross-functional communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in manufacturing

Job description

DrinkPAK, LLC seeks a Senior Packaging Automation Specialist to own the case packing processes and drive reliability across multiple sites. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, SOP development, and training of maintenance and production teams.

You will collaborate with Quality and Engineering for upgrades and validation, and travel up to 75% to ensure best practices across DrinkPAK facilities.