Packaging Supervisor

Tilray•Portland, OR

25d•$55,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ever taken a slug of delicious beer and thought to yourself, "dang this is good, I wish I could work at a brewery!"? Now is your chance! Whether you are looking to kickstart a career in beer or already have some experience, we are excited for you to apply. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, rewarding workplace and professional growth opportunities. Our Widmer Brothers Portland Brewery is looking for a Packaging Supervisor to join our team! In conjunction with the Manager, ensures efficient utilization of our workforce and equipment to execute required packaging and warehouse schedules to fulfill order needs in a timely fashion Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are followed and recommends modifications as necessary Helps to prevent/diagnose potential problems and in conjunction with the Manager, schedules repairs with the maintenance department Performs routine troubleshooting maintenance as necessary Conducts weekly inventories to proactively ensure raw materials inventories are adequate for production needs, and in coordination with the Manager, initiates necessary reordering, including all glass/can product Provides continuous process improvement or efficiencies within the packaging and warehouse departments by recommending enhancements, specialized training, or equipment upgrades Maintains accurate production and efficiency reporting at all times. Keeps detailed maintenance records for work performed and keeps PM logs and in conjunction with the Manager schedules with management time required for PM work Receives all incoming shipments and packages and delivers to proper personnel or department Ensures all shippers fill out paper work in a timely and orderly manner. Takes daily finished goods inventories and reconciles against previous days production count Takes responsibility for the management and enforcement of established cleanliness and sanitation standards Reviews daily Forklift Safety Inspection Sheets, enforces forklift rules and, in conjunction with the EHS Manager coordinates requires training for the staff Is responsible for shift safety monitoring, inspection, training and enforcement to maintain and encourage safety minded behavior by employees, as well as ensure compliance with established safety programs Works alongside crews, operating high speed packaging/bottling/kegging/canning equipment Operates a forklift as needed to move product through and around the production and warehouse area as necessary Participates with the Packaging Manager decisions on employee hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of department employees. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Experience leading a team
Familiarity with packaging equipment PM and repair
Familiarity with automation controls
Minimum 2 years packaging/warehousing industry experience preferably in a high-speed bottling or canning facility
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well independently and with a team
Able to work flexible shifts with varying hours, including nights
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures efficient utilization of our workforce and equipment to execute required packaging and warehouse schedules to fulfill order needs in a timely fashion
Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are followed and recommends modifications as necessary
Helps to prevent/diagnose potential problems and in conjunction with the Manager, schedules repairs with the maintenance department
Performs routine troubleshooting maintenance as necessary
Conducts weekly inventories to proactively ensure raw materials inventories are adequate for production needs, and in coordination with the Manager, initiates necessary reordering, including all glass/can product
Provides continuous process improvement or efficiencies within the packaging and warehouse departments by recommending enhancements, specialized training, or equipment upgrades
Maintains accurate production and efficiency reporting at all times.
Keeps detailed maintenance records for work performed and keeps PM logs and in conjunction with the Manager schedules with management time required for PM work
Receives all incoming shipments and packages and delivers to proper personnel or department
Ensures all shippers fill out paper work in a timely and orderly manner.
Takes daily finished goods inventories and reconciles against previous days production count
Takes responsibility for the management and enforcement of established cleanliness and sanitation standards
Reviews daily Forklift Safety Inspection Sheets, enforces forklift rules and, in conjunction with the EHS Manager coordinates requires training for the staff
Is responsible for shift safety monitoring, inspection, training and enforcement to maintain and encourage safety minded behavior by employees, as well as ensure compliance with established safety programs
Works alongside crews, operating high speed packaging/bottling/kegging/canning equipment
Operates a forklift as needed to move product through and around the production and warehouse area as necessary
Participates with the Packaging Manager decisions on employee hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of department employees.
Perform other duties as assigned