Shipping & Packaging Specialist

Hendler Family Brewing Co.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Hendler Family Brewing Company is seeking an organized Packaging Manager to lead our packaging operations. You will oversee daily packaging activities, guide a team of Packaging Leads, and ensure safe, high-quality execution of packaging plans.

You will work with the scheduler and stakeholders to maintain a forward-looking production schedule while championing safety and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes training and development of the packaging team, ensuring adherence to quality

Qualifications

• 2 years of brewery packaging experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Available to work long and/or flexible hours.
• Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily packaging department operations and ensure safe, efficient execution of packaging plans.
• Lead Packaging Leads on the floor and communicate KPIs to the team.
• Train and develop packaging staff and maintain training records.
• Maintain packaging materials inventory and coordinate with Scheduler and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Training & development

Safety culture

Process improvement

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• Packaging Manager

Reports to: Senior Director of Production / Director of Packaging

Hendler Family Brewing Company is seeking an organized and resourceful individual to lead our Packaging Operations as Packaging Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily execution of all packaging operations, ensuring smooth workflow and appropriate communication between work areas and shifts by leading a team of Packaging Leads on the floor. The Packaging Manager is accountable for the safe, high quality and complete execution of our packaging plans, working with the scheduler and other stakeholders to maintain an accurate forward-looking production schedule. This Packaging Manager must be a champion of continuous improvement for the department, seeking opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and quality of our operations.

The Packaging Manager is responsible for the training and development of all members of the packaging team, working with the Training Manager and leadership to maintain an accurate training record. This role is ultimately responsible for the Packaging team’s adherence to quality, safety and efficiency standards in all aspects of operations. In collaboration with the Brewery Operations department, the Packaging Manager is responsible for the maintenance, reporting and inventory of all packaging materials.

Responsible for the daily execution of Packaging Department and their safe and efficient operation of our packaging lines

Foster a collaborative environment while setting clear priorities, managing time effectively and communicating key performance indicators (KPIs) to the team

Manage and coach shift leads, ensuring the full completion of production plans

Work with the Operations team to create attainable packaging schedules a minimum of two weeks into the future

Oversee the development and communication of training standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the department

Maintain a training record for the team focused on succession planning for key roles

Represent the Packaging Department in production leadership meetings

Participate, manage and prioritize projects, preventative maintenance, and daily equipment upkeep tasks

Maintain a culture of safety, including participation in the Brewery Safety Committee

Monitor and recommend process improvements to efficiency and quality metrics

Provide leadership development opportunities for team members, setting performance standards and conducting regular reviews

Identify and resolve equipment, production, package, facility or process issues in conjunction with all other stakeholders

Maintain an accurate inventory of all material associated with packaging

2 years of brewery packaging experience or equivalent manufacturing experience required

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Available to work long and/or flexible hours
• Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus
• Work independently and within a team with minimal supervision
• Create high-quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation. With an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, we take pride in learning from and contributing to our vibrant community.

Medical, Dental, Vision start on day one

Paid time off, Vacation, Sick time, Company holidays

Training and industry related education

Free case of our beer weekly (must be 21+ years of age)

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].