Packaging Shift Supervisor OP3 for Bear Republic Brewing Co, Cloverdale California

[Tami Norgrove]

We are looking for a Packaging Shift Supervisor (OP3) to join our team! Your position will work as the leader and expeditor of the packaging team, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Are you looking for a fun place to work and a workplace family to join? Come to the Bear… Each member of the Bear Team is part of our extended family, and we’d like to meet you!
Do you have experience in packaging and running packaging machinery? For Beverages or other food products? Are you a leader?

Please apply on our website at https://bearrepublic.com/pages/job-openings

The OP3’s Responsibilities are:

• Overseeing operation of Bottling, Canning, and Kegging and directing packaging team to accomplish daily goals.
• Ensuring safe work practices are followed, Quality Control standards are always met, and Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to procedures and workflow.
• Ensuring logs and work orders are filled out completely and accurately in real-time.
• Knows when to Jump in to operate any station on the packaging line.
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot equipment and control operational downtime.
• Works in close collaboration with Maintenance staff.
• Tracking packaging inventory to ensure sufficient materials are on hand to meet demands.
• Training of new team members and providing refresher training to experienced staff.
• Works with Packaging Manager to schedule shifts, packaging scheduling, and assists with administrative duties.

Qualifications:

• Must have high attention to detail, willingness to learn, and love for cleanliness and order.
• Passionate, reliable, and committed to the needs of our team and our clients.
• Organized, able to multitask and quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Curious about how things work and interested in improving systems. A motivated, independent worker who enjoys bringing new ideas to the table.
• Strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and problem-solving skills.
• Assertive and have a good sense of urgency.

Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses:

• 3-5 years of prior packaging experience at a manufacturing facility, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Craft beer or beverage experience is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Google Docs). Experience with production tracking and/or ERP software is preferred, but not required for a fast learner.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Forklift Certification a plus, we will recertify you.
• Must be over 21 years of age (for Quality Control).

Physical Requirements:
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Safely lift and move 50 – 75 lbs. regularly, can manipulate 165lbs with assistance.
• Walk, kneel, bend, stand, and climb stairs.
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment and read technical information.
• Working in the brewery is a wet, noisy place! We operate in indoor/outdoor environments with variable lighting, temperature, and ventilation. PPE is provided for all workers!

Competitive compensation wage and full benefits offered:

• Paid Vacation, with more weeks earned, the longer you stay on the Bear Team.
• Paid Sick leave
• 401(k), with matching deposits from the Bear.
• Health care, the Bear pay’s for a majority of the monthly premiums and there are several plans to choose from.
• Dental care, the Bear pay’s for a majority of the monthly premiums.
• Vision insurance and AFLAC available
• Life insurance and disability insurance that the Bear pays for.
• Employee discounts for your friends and family.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling services.

Bear Republic is an equal opportunity employer.