Packaging Manager- 21st Amendment Brewery San Leandro, CA

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Job Title: Packaging Manager

Reports To: Brewery Operations Manager

Location: San Leandro, CA



We Are Looking For You!

Do you have previous Packaging Manager experience? Are you an organized, multi-tasker, problem-solving leader who can lead a team of great packaging operators? Do you love working in a brewery around great beer? This job opening may be the one for you!

21st Amendment Brewery is now accepting applications for Packaging Manager for our San Leandro, California facility. We are looking for great candidates that have a strong background in packing operations and can lead a group of Packaging Operators.

Our ideal candidate will have management experience in high-speed packaging of beer or other beverages, a can-do attitude, and the willingness to problem-solve and create solutions to meet quality and production goals. The Packaging Manager is a hands-on position that will be responsible for overseeing the entire packaging operation and ensuring packaging operations remain on schedule.



What The Job Involves:

• Work with the all levels of the company and partner with the Production Manager to manage the daily packaging schedules.
• Responsibilities include the work and productivity on the can line and racker with eventual commissioning of a bottling line.
• Be a safety champion by maintaining a safe working environment within the packaging department area and employees.
• Responsible to train, schedule, and lead the packaging team. Create opportunities for team and individual development. Interview, hire and transition new employees to the department.
• Develop, review, and revise Packaging SOP’s and standards with focus on safety, quality & efficiency.
• Ensure a clean, sanitary, and “showcase brewery” work environment at all times.
• Schedule and perform setup, startup, shutdown, cleaning, and packaging line change-overs.
• Perform weekly and monthly inventory management for all production materials.
• Order packaging materials and schedule releases of packaging material to the brewery. Maintain sufficient inventory levels.
• Develop active relationships with current and new vendors and suppliers.
• Seek out process improvements to increase quality, improve line efficiencies, and increase safety.
• Lead inquiries into beer quality issues as it relates to the packaging department, investigate non-conformities, and put measures into place to help prevent reoccurrences.
• Operate and troubleshoot all packaging equipment centers.
• Assist the Maintenance Department to create and maintain PM’s and equipment overhauls to ensure company safety and quality standards are met.
• Ensure effective communication throughout department and interdepartmentally. Ensuring adequate and timely information flow.
• Demonstrate high engagement to meet growing demands and perform other duties as needed and assigned.
• Eagerness to be part of a growing team with safety, accountability, professionalism, teamwork and fun in the forefront of the culture.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• A 4-year degree in Business or related degree. In lieu of a four-year degree, a 2-year degree with 3-5 years of professional experience as a Packaging Manager. In lieu of a degree, 5-7 years of professional experience as a Packaging Manager.
• In addition, prior and progressive work experience in Packaging with a minimum of 3 years as a Packaging Manager Leadership Role within a high-speed beverage packaging environment.
• Experience with high-speed machinery such as canning, bottling and keg filling equipment is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting/repairing mechanical and electrical problems is a plus.
• Strong leadership skills and management experience.
• Previous experience with scheduling, planning, staffing, and coordinating production.
• Pallet jack and forklift operating experience in manufacturing environment.
• Ability to express oneself in both written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with MS office suite of software, primarily excel, and word.
• A valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record required.

Working Conditions:

• Capable of standing for long periods of time and to perform physically demanding work.
• May need to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to produce competent work and have a high level of awareness to operate safely around potentially hazardous machinery, chemicals, and wet environments.
• Work in an environment with high noise levels.
• Flexibility and able to work when required, on weekends and/or weeknights.

21st Amendment Offers A Great Benefit Package:

• Competitive Wages
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, LTD
• Prescription Drug Program Options
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K Program
• Job Growth Opportunities & Training

And of course…. a Monthly Beer Allowance on some pretty great BEER along with other additional perks! We are a rapidly growing company and a lot of fun to be around…just check us out on our website, Facebook, IG and Twitter!



Interested Yet?

Apply HERE today!





21st Amendment Brewery provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, 21st Amendment Brewery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.