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Job Title: Packaging Manager (Full-Time)
Reports To – Head Production Brewer and Vice President of Brewing Operations
Lupulin Brewing Company(LBC) is a busy and growing production brewery and taproom located in Big Lake, MN. We are a team of passionate beer lovers with the focus of making spectacular beer and sharing it with others. LBC’s core principles include customer access, community involvement, and a little bit of idiocracy.
Job Description
The Packaging Manager is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating all packaging operations (canning, kegging & bottling) are completed safely and in a timely manner. This includes the management of and scheduling of packaging staff, day-to-day participation and oversight of operations in the packaging department and conducting weekly inventory of packaging materials. Reporting to this position are all Part/Full-Time Packaging Team Members.
Roles & Responsibilities
Support and foster a high performance team environment through highly motivated, engaged operators to support a climate of continuous improvement
Oversees Technical Packaging and leads efforts toward continuous improvement of real time packaging quality key performance indicators
Works closely with the Beer Production and Operations departments to schedule and coordinate the packaging schedule
Schedules the appropriate staff to ensure all packaging needs are complete and timely
Assists with and oversee all packaging operations
Continuously improves safety, quality and efficiencies while reducing cost and complexity
Works to ensure all packaging equipment is running safely, at high efficiency and maintained to the highest standards
Ensure that all packaging equipment is on and functioning properly daily
Maintain packaging lines during operation, including starting and stopping of equipment
Ensure that all packaging equipment and packaging areas are 100% clean and sanitary, before, during and after operations and is always ready for the next production day
Oversees and assists in the development and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Packaging Department
Knowledgeable of LBC policies and procedures and administers them in a fair and consistent manner ensuring standards are kept at all times
Ensure inventory of all required packaging material is available and re-stocked as required
Periodically researches, sources and audits packaging material vendors.
Stack full cases onto pallets for storage. Move pallets full of cans, kegs or bottles into the cooler using a forklift and/or manual pallet jack
Ensure that all beer that leaves the packaging department meets all LBC quality specifications
Works closely with QA/QC department to investigate any customer concerns of products
Provide annual reviews & training to all staff as required in the Packaging Department
Help maintain a safe working environment
Willingness to help out with other tasks as needed and assigned
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
40-45+ Hours per week, days/times may vary, primarily Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Must be 21+ years of age
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent expertise in Packaging, Food Science, Engineering or other relevant field desired, High School Diploma at a minimum is required
2+ years experience as a packaging operator in food/beverage industry required; experience with beverage packaging equipment in a production brewery highly preferred
1+ years in a lead/supervisor role preferably at a brewery or other food production facility highly preferred
An understanding of the role of sanitation in the packaging process
Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands on approach to troubleshooting machinery
Excellent leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills
Self motivated and able to perform tasks with minimal supervision
Fun, positive attitude is a must
Passion for high quality beer and quality workmanship
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs above knee height
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, lift repetitively
Ability to operate a forklift and hand truck/pallet jack
Working with and around cleaning agents, compressed air or other gasses (including CO2) and other hazardous chemicals
Tolerate Hot and Cold temperature conditions in Production Environment
What to expect from this position
A fun, challenging, and highly rewarding work environment
Beer/Taproom Discounts
Valued, appreciated, and rewarded for your efforts and contributions
Job Title: Packaging Manager (Full-Time)
Reports To – Head Production Brewer and Vice President of Brewing Operations
Lupulin Brewing Company(LBC) is a busy and growing production brewery and taproom located in Big Lake, MN. We are a team of passionate beer lovers with the focus of making spectacular beer and sharing it with others. LBC’s core principles include customer access, community involvement, and a little bit of idiocracy.
Job Description
The Packaging Manager is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating all packaging operations (canning, kegging & bottling) are completed safely and in a timely manner. This includes the management of and scheduling of packaging staff, day-to-day participation and oversight of operations in the packaging department and conducting weekly inventory of packaging materials. Reporting to this position are all Part/Full-Time Packaging Team Members.
Roles & Responsibilities
Support and foster a high performance team environment through highly motivated, engaged operators to support a climate of continuous improvement
Oversees Technical Packaging and leads efforts toward continuous improvement of real time packaging quality key performance indicators
Works closely with the Beer Production and Operations departments to schedule and coordinate the packaging schedule
Schedules the appropriate staff to ensure all packaging needs are complete and timely
Assists with and oversee all packaging operations
Continuously improves safety, quality and efficiencies while reducing cost and complexity
Works to ensure all packaging equipment is running safely, at high efficiency and maintained to the highest standards
Ensure that all packaging equipment is on and functioning properly daily
Maintain packaging lines during operation, including starting and stopping of equipment
Ensure that all packaging equipment and packaging areas are 100% clean and sanitary, before, during and after operations and is always ready for the next production day
Oversees and assists in the development and upkeep of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Packaging Department
Knowledgeable of LBC policies and procedures and administers them in a fair and consistent manner ensuring standards are kept at all times
Ensure inventory of all required packaging material is available and re-stocked as required
Periodically researches, sources and audits packaging material vendors.
Stack full cases onto pallets for storage. Move pallets full of cans, kegs or bottles into the cooler using a forklift and/or manual pallet jack
Ensure that all beer that leaves the packaging department meets all LBC quality specifications
Works closely with QA/QC department to investigate any customer concerns of products
Provide annual reviews & training to all staff as required in the Packaging Department
Help maintain a safe working environment
Willingness to help out with other tasks as needed and assigned
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
40-45+ Hours per week, days/times may vary, primarily Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Must be 21+ years of age
A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent expertise in Packaging, Food Science, Engineering or other relevant field desired, High School Diploma at a minimum is required
2+ years experience as a packaging operator in food/beverage industry required; experience with beverage packaging equipment in a production brewery highly preferred
1+ years in a lead/supervisor role preferably at a brewery or other food production facility highly preferred
An understanding of the role of sanitation in the packaging process
Strong mechanical aptitude and a hands on approach to troubleshooting machinery
Excellent leadership, communication, time management and organizational skills
Self motivated and able to perform tasks with minimal supervision
Fun, positive attitude is a must
Passion for high quality beer and quality workmanship
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs above knee height
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to bend, stoop, twist, lift repetitively
Ability to operate a forklift and hand truck/pallet jack
Working with and around cleaning agents, compressed air or other gasses (including CO2) and other hazardous chemicals
Tolerate Hot and Cold temperature conditions in Production Environment
What to expect from this position
A fun, challenging, and highly rewarding work environment
Beer/Taproom Discounts
Valued, appreciated, and rewarded for your efforts and contributions