Shift Manager Lead

San Juan Seltzer, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth leader in the spiked seltzer category seeks a Shift Manager to oversee operations of their state-of-the-art canning and packaging system. This role involves leading the packaging team, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety standards, and managing production schedules.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production experience, preferably in beverage alcohol.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with filling and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of canning and packaging system.
• Lead packaging line initiatives and ensure QC and safety adherence.
• Maintain production records and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

San Juan Seltzer is a high-growth leader in the spiked seltzer category. Thecompany has recently invested in a state-of-the-art filling and packaging systemand seeks a Shift Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, andtroubleshooting of the entire canning and packaging system. The system includes a20-head counter-pressure filler, a water deaerator, an in-line batching skid andcarbonator, an intermittent-motion tray packer, an intermittent-motion cartoner,an end-of-arm tooling robot, and a large conveyance system. This role will beresponsible for leading the packaging team through day-to-day production runs andthe execution of the daily, weekly, and monthly production schedule.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced “team-first” and “safety-first”environment.
• Lead all packaging line initiatives as directed by the Production Manager andBrewing Team.
• Oversee the filling and packaging team to ensure products are completedon-time and in-spec.
• Fill in on the line for filler operators, packaging machine operators, andline workers as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance as needed.
• Ensure QC and safety procedures are adhered to throughout the shift.
• Keep meticulous records of production quantities, machine maintenance,production materials, etc.
• Other tasks as required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years of production experience, preferably in a beverage alcoholenvironment.
• Leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience operating filling and packaging equipment, preferably in a beveragealcohol environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 8+ hours per day in a warehouseenvironment.