Manager, Packaging

DrinkPAK • Santa Clarita, CA

3d • $115,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversees the entire beverage manufacturing process, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. This role involves managing staff, maintaining quality control, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. They also manage budgets, optimize resources, and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of packaging machinery, automation, and production flow.
• Proficient in using manufacturing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the packaging operations including planning, scheduling, staffing, and performance.
• Ensure packaging lines run efficiently, safely, and within budget while meeting quality standards.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for packaging activities.
• Monitor and develop action plans for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, downtime, and yield.
• Collaborate with production, quality, logistics, maintenance, and supply chain teams to streamline operations.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develops and leads a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, investing in employee growth, and driving performance through structured coaching and development plans.
• Owns team capability and succession planning by partnering with cross-functional leaders to align talent development, training strategy, and long-term workforce needs with business objectives.
• Train, coach, and evaluate packaging team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and yield improving initiatives.
• Participate in new product launches, ensuring successful new product launches.
• Manage staffing, attendance, and other disciplinary processes as it relates to the packaging operation
• Drive world class sanitation and equipment cleaning practices for packaging areas.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet product specifications and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with the Quality team to address any quality deviations or concerns.
• Lead root cause analysis to identify and eliminate issues within the batching operation

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program
• pet insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed