Senior Packaging Manager

ForceBrands; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401k

PTO and flexible paid holidays

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Senior Packaging Manager to lead their packaging department in Oregon. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in CPG manufacturing, a strong background in packaging line management, and a passion for operational excellence. This full-time position offers the opportunity to drive production quality and efficiency in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in beverage/CPG manufacturing.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing packaging department.
• Execute daily production plans while ensuring safety.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Packaging line management

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing practices

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations

Tools

Microsoft Suite

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Overview

We’re working with a renowned and growing brewery and beverage manufacturer with a strong legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for quality. They’re seeking a Senior Packaging Manager to lead their largest operations team and play a critical role in delivering high-performance results across safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and wants to be a key player in driving production excellence and operational growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a high-performing packaging department and manage a team of supervisors and line staff
• Execute daily production plans across a variety of beverage products while ensuring quality and safety standards
• Monitor shift operations, review passdowns, and respond quickly to changes in production
• Troubleshoot and implement sustainable solutions using root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and help embed a lean mindset across the team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales & Ops Planning, Maintenance, and other departments
• Evaluate and improve onboarding, SOPs, preventative maintenance, changeovers, and capital projects
• Use data and KPIs to track productivity, quality, cost, and performance
• Ensure compliance with GMP and food safety standards, and support internal audits
• Build a positive, accountable team culture centered around development, performance, and fun

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years in beverage/CPG manufacturing with strong packaging line experience
• 3–5 years in a team supervisory or management role
• Familiarity with depalletizers, fillers, seamers, and case packers
• Experience executing or managing lean manufacturing practices and CapEx projects
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance in a manufacturing environment
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and ERP/MES systems
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or equivalent experience
• Strong communicator and hands-on leader with a passion for driving results
• Medical and dental coverage
• 401k
• PTO and flexible paid holidays

If you're an experienced packaging operations leader ready to roll up your sleeves and help scale an iconic beverage company, we'd love to connect.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Production
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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