Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor

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Athletic is on a mission to revolutionize the beer industry by making fantastic and ground-breaking non-alcoholic beverages. We are excited to be on the search for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. At Athletic, we believe our people and products positively impact the well-being, activity, and engagement of our communities. We strive to include a wide range of perspectives to continually expand our understanding."

Seeking a versatile, passionate Packaging Supervisor interested in making waves in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in the beverage industry with our award-winning non-alcoholic beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. We place a very high value on doers and offer above-industry pay and a comprehensive benefits package. As a merit-based organization, Athletic Brewing offers expansive opportunities for career advancement, skills-building, and accumulating new and exciting responsibilities for high achievers.

We are seeking a versatile, passionate Packaging Supervisor interested in leading high-quality teams and ensuring the production of high-quality beer in an innovative segment of the craft beer market. The packaging supervisor oversees line-specific packaging operations. To ensure all packaging processes are running at the highest efficiency while not sacrificing quality.

Athletic Brewing is pioneering a revolution in non-alcoholic craft beer. The opportunity this role affords can be as expansive in a rapidly growing company. You will be working alongside an award-winning brewing team and a cutting-edge facilities team tackling unique challenges and assisting in the operation and maintenance of a semi-automated canning line. We would love to further discuss our vision for the brand, its impact, and how you can be a big part in it playing out.

Job Responsibilities

● Maintain accurate and up-to-date canning line SOPs to ensure that beer is properly canned with quality and food safety in mind.

● Ability to jump in as needed and have the ability to operate all packaging equipment and any station on the line.

● Responsible for training and developing packaging team members.

● Ensure the team is compliant with company policies, safety guidelines, and GMPs.

● Works with the Packaging Manager to maintain sanitation standards and cleaning schedule of all packaging equipment.

● Effectively communicate and lead a team of up to 12 packaging operators.

● Works with Production management and Brewing management to execute any and all packaged goods needs in the most efficient way possible.

● Work with the warehouse to maintain proper rotation of raw materials required for packaging.

● Validate time cards for Packaging department personnel in compliance with the payroll schedule.

● Hold regular meetings with the team(s)

● Meet with the Packaging Manager weekly to discuss scheduling and production matters.

● Work with and be in constant communication with Packaging Manager to ensure proper stock levels of consumables are on hand for all canning line equipment.

● Create production orders in NetSuite.

● Accurately track inventory (can lid lots, can pallet lots) in NetSuite.

● Work directly with the Packaging Manager to ensure daily production goals are met.

● Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Desired Experience / Traits:

Who You Are:

● Passion, Integrity, Honesty, Dependability, and Attention to detail.

● Team-oriented and results-driven with a commitment to quality.

● Demonstrate leadership and facilitate communication both inside and outside of the Packaging department.

● Ability to multitask and adjust to changing priorities.

● Personal curiosity in improving systems.

● Desire to have a positive impact on customers.

● Passionate interest in the brewing industry and community.

Experience:

● Experience leading teams in a high speed manufacturing environment.  Brewery experience is desired, and high speed canning lines are a strong plus

● Minimum of three years in a leadership role.

● Strong technical understanding of machinery and sanitation.

● Experience with automated systems. Detailed experience with Krones, NetSuite. Multiple packaging formats and lines are a plus.

● Strong understanding of the G suit and comparable platforms

● Proven understanding of basic GMPs

● High School Diploma or GED.

Job Details:

● Location: Milford, CT 

● Salary: Commensurate with experience - Base salary and opportunities for performance bonuses. Annual Salary range $60-70k/year

● Benefits: Full health, vision, dental, life, 401k with 5% company match, and Paid Parental Leave

● Community Program/Professional Development: In addition to Vacation and Sick Leave, all team members receive 12 paid days per year to dedicate to volunteering or professional development activities.

● We value internal mobility and team equity.

● We are an equal opportunity employer – we thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. We are welcoming, respectful, and supportive at work and in our community.

● We encourage and welcome members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply.

● Versatile work schedule, but reasonable in quantity.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

Management

3 years:

Manufacturing

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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