Senior Packaging Manager - Oskar Blues Brewery

Cigar City Brewing Co.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewery is seeking a Sr. Packaging Manager to oversee packaging operations and lead a dedicated team. The role involves ensuring quality standards, managing processes, and driving improvement projects, all while maintaining a safe and effective work environment. Candidates must have leadership skills and a high school diploma to apply.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership and communication skills within the Packaging department.
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities is essential.
• Reliability and attention to detail are imperative for the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage packaging operations and lead a team of Packaging Operators.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety guidelines.
• Oversee scheduling and performance evaluations of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Brewery equipment

Forklift

Pallet Jack

Job description

Description

Objective

The Sr. Packaging Manager manages all facets of packaging operations and actively leads Packaging Operators, Technicians, Leads, and Managers. This position organizes and leads special project(s) related to process improvement for the department and facility, and further sets a good example through proactive management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain all quality standards set for packaging at Monster Brewing Company facilities
• Mastery of all Operator 1, Operator 2, Technician 1, and Packaging Manger tasks
• Manage Packaging related tasks and procedures in Orchestrated Beer
• Supervising and leading a team of Packaging Operators, Technicians, Leads, and Managers
• Ability to operate all packaging equipment and any station in the facility
• Manage Packaging team labor scheduling and individual performance
• Maintain accurate and up to date SOP’s as well as any other pertinent required documentation
• Engage in improvement projects coordinated through the Director of Brewing Operations
• Screen, interview and hire new staff for Packaging department
• Ensure team is compliant with company polices and safety guidelines
• Communicates effectively and timely using either email, phone, text or verbal tools

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs facility related duties as required or assigned
• Support training and management for all Packaging Operator 1, Operator 2, Technician 1, Technician 2, Packaging Leads, and Packaging Managers
• Support other departments when situations warrant and make connections between processes
• Maintain proper stock of raw materials required for packaging
• Confirming that Packaging Managers are validating timecards for Packaging department personnel every 2 weeks
• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance of Packaging equipment
• Ability to safely operate all pallet moving devices (e.g. Forklift, Pallet Jack) in the facility

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate leadership and facilitate communication both inside and outside of Packaging department
• Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and ability to multi-task
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate willingness to ask questions
• Demonstrate responsible and well-informed decision making

Physical & Mental Requirements

Must have the physical and mental strength and endurance to be able to perform duties, in at times extreme environments, as well as the ability to handle stressors of the position in operational and administrative situations. Required to frequently to lift 50lbs to shoulder height and push or pull 160 lbs. pounds. Expected to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, talk, hear, taste, smell, see, and operate objects, tools, and controls. May be required to work weekend and overnight shifts.

Position Snap Shot

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Type: Exempt

Pay Type: Salary, $63,000 - $73,000

Supervisor: Director of Brewery Operations

Manages Others: Yes

Minimum Education: High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent Required

Minimum Certification: N/A

Minimum Experience: N/A

Age Requirement: 21 years or older

Required Travel: 0%

Driving Requirements: No

Tools & Equipment Used: Brewery equipment, Pallet Jack, Forklift, Scissor Lift

Diversity Statement:

Monster Brewing Company values a diverse and inclusive workplace and believes that a career in craft beer should be accessible to all people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to individuals of every race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as a result of evolving business needs.