Senior Packaging Manager, Beverage Operations

Two Roads Brewing Company; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging department across canning, bottling, kegging, and repack operations. You will guide frontline leaders, drive safety and quality, and ensure the production schedule is executed with optimal staffing and resources.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing or packaging, with at least 5 years in progressive leadership, preferably in beverage manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Packaging Science, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• 8 to 10 years of manufacturing or packaging operations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success developing supervisors and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Packaging Supervisors, Leads, and Packaging employees while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily packaging operations across canning, bottling, kegging, variety packaging, and repack activities to safely meet production goals.
• Execute the production schedule in partnership with the Packaging Planner and Supply Chain team while adjusting staffing and resources to meet business needs.
• Monitor departmental performance through key metrics including safety, quality, labor efficiency, downtime, and schedule attainment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, GMPs, food safety standards, and company quality requirements.
• Develop employee capabilities through structured training, cross-training, and performance coaching.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Collaborate with Engineering & Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support capital improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate production documentation, operational records, and department reporting.
• Develop and manage the Packaging Department budget while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Build effective working relationships across Brewing, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure smooth production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging ops

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Two Roads Brewing Company in Stratford, CT is seeking a Packaging Manager to lead the packaging department across canning, bottling, kegging, and repack operations. You will guide frontline leaders, drive safety and quality, and ensure the production schedule is executed with optimal staffing and resources.

The role requires 8–10 years in manufacturing or packaging, with at least 5 years in progressive leadership, preferably in beverage manufacturing.