Packaging Supervisor

Surly Brewing Co.•Brooklyn Center, MN

21h•$68 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The BC Packaging Supervisor manages the day to day packaging operations of our Brooklyn Center plant, ensuring all products are packaged as scheduled while meeting all material and quality specifications in coordination with Production Manager and Sr Operations Manager. This includes hiring, training and managing the packaging team to meet production schedule in addition to developing, implementing and maintaining all standard operating procedures and training to produce quality, consistent and stable packaged products for Surly and our co-packing clients with a mindset of continual improvement. The Packaging Supervisor must enjoy managing people and processes, have an entrepreneurial spirit and be proactive in driving the business forward. This is a salaried position - pay range is $68-71k. The position will be eligible for our full benefit package, including health and welfare, time off, and beer hall discounts.

Requirements

A working knowledge of OSHA requirements and a proven track record of focus on building a safety culture
A working knowledge of FDA GMP compliance requirements
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, OBeer
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects
Able to stand for long periods of time (up to 8-10 hours per day) performing job with and around moving machinery
Strong Working knowledge of beer and beverage packaging equipment.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing facility, with 3+ years in a packaging brewery
GED or High School Diploma.
Formal Brewing Education.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe work environment and a culture that embraces safe work habits, understanding of the risks, compliance with regulations, and prioritizing corrective action of any identified safety hazards and risks.
Facilitate the scheduling of all packaging operations in cooperation with the VP of Production, Production Manager, and Sr Operations Manager including CIPs/cleaning, Canning, Kegging, Bottling, and Repack.
Facilitates the scheduling and management of all packaging staff to meet the requirements of the production schedule as determined VP of Production, Production Manager, and Sr Operations Manager
Facilitates the scheduling of and executes as able the preventative and corrective maintenance with the Sr Operations Manager, Facilities/Maintenance staff, and trained operators.
Maintain materials and chemical inventory based on production schedules/forecasts.
Maintain equipment and operating systems to ensure proper working conditions and schedule preventative maintenance as needed with Production Mechanics.
Ability to perform and troubleshoot all functions of the Packaging Department.
Collect and report quality data at the direction of the Sr Operations Manager and Quality Manager.
Report, evaluate and interpret packaged beverage quality daily, including analytical results, process consistency, and flavor as appropriate.
Implement changes to improve processes, beverage flavor and consistency as directed by the Sr Operations Manager and Quality Manager
Develop, implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and training with support from the production management
Assist in the hiring and training of all new Packaging staff based on the pre-determined skill set and experience required.
Implement methods to educate your team on beverages, quality management, and problem solving as directed by VP of Brewing Ops and Sr Operations Manager
Implement corrective action plans as needed to ensure all brands match the established quality standards as directed by the VP of Brewing Ops and Sr Operations Manager
Ensure that Production areas are clean and organized at all times.
Ensure Packaging Staff have the tools, knowledge and equipment required to do their jobs.
Ensure responsible use of packaging materials by reducing process loss throughout the packaging operations as directed
Ensure all operations are compliant with FDA GMP regulations and general food safety requirements
Abide by and promote Surly’s Mission, Vision and Values
Other duties as assigned.