Director, Packaging Operations
About The Position
As the Director of Packaging Operations at Mark Anthony Brewing, you will serve as a pivotal member of the senior leadership team and act as second-in-command to the General Manager in their absence. You are responsible for overseeing the end-to-end packaging operations in our high-speed brewery, ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and quality. Your leadership will directly influence operational excellence, from implementing strategic initiatives to advancing our packaging capabilities and adopting new technologies. In this fast-paced and technologically advanced setting, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as Brewing, Quality Control, Supply Chain, and Engineering to achieve a seamless and integrated operation. In the absence of the General Manager, your ability to make broader full site operational decisions and maintain operational coherence will be crucial for the business's overall success and continuity.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Bachelor's degree is preferred, with relevant experience in Packaging, Food Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Exhibit advanced technical expertise in the Brewing Alcohol industry, with proven abilities in bottling, canning, quality control, and sanitation.
- Showcase an impressive track record of strategic planning, process optimization, and innovation within the Brewing industry.
- Possess exceptional leadership skills, empowering you to take initiative and thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrate outstanding communication and problem-solving acumen, including the ability to navigate challenging customer situations tactfully.
- Exhibit a proficient to advanced level of proficiency in office-related software, enabling seamless documentation and data analysis.
- Sustain physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift light objects regularly.
- Engage in the frequent operation of various office machines to facilitate smooth workflow.
Responsibilities
- Drive the relentless implementation of a strategic plan through the development of autonomous and high-performing working teams that adeptly manage packaging operations on a 24/7 schedule.
- Identify opportunities for optimization using data, propose innovative solutions, and streamline workflows to reduce waste.
- Develop & deploy transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing packaging processes and efficiency.
- Diligently monitor departmental budget performance, implementing corrective actions when necessary to achieve desired financial results for year-on-year improvement.
- Oversee capital planning to ensure effective allocation of resources for packaging operations.
- Develop and lead the strategic planning process for Packaging, empowering the Packaging team to achieve ambitious objectives that are aligned to overall company objectives.
- Articulate the Packaging department's priorities to stakeholders with clarity and precision.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve packaging efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Forge an unwavering commitment to Safety and Quality as cornerstones of all packaging operating plan, ensuring a culture of vigilance, safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor, coach, and inspire at all levels within Packaging and across the site.
- Ensures the execution of performance & development reviews across the department ensuring comprehensive evaluations that acknowledge achievements, address challenges, and outline opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and deploy a tiered training program for packaging operators
- Define department communication strategies to ensure performance & priority alignment across all shifts.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Company matching 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
- Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
