Packaging Supervisor, All Shifts | Victory Brewing - Parkesburg, PA

Artisanal Brewing Ventures•Parkesburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packaging Supervisor oversees packaging operations and production goals across three packaging lines at Victory Brewing in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania. The role coordinates product and materials flows with the supply chain, provides direction and solutions for shift issues, and communicates relevant updates to inter-brewery shift leads, brewery managers, maintenance, quality assurance, and scheduling teams. The supervisor ensures packaging equipment is operated, cleaned, and maintained in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality standards. They support maintenance schedules, submit work orders, conduct root-cause problem solving, and serve as a subject matter expert for cleaning or CIP of packaging equipment. The role also promotes safety, sanitation, process control, and waste reduction; contributes to SOP improvements; provides performance-review feedback; participates in hiring; and manages departmental onboarding and training. The position requires availability for various shifts, including first, second, or third shift, and may require covering shifts due to vacations, staffing needs, or overtime. Physical demands include lifting at least 30 pounds, moving a 165-pound keg of beer, standing for extended periods, and kneeling, stooping, crouching, or crawling. Employees are expected to represent the company and alcohol beverage industry responsibly and comply with applicable laws and responsible-consumption expectations.

Requirements

At least 2 years of packaging experience in a production brewery; packaging experience in food manufacturing will also be considered.
Availability to work first, second, or third shift.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Demonstrated ability to follow preventative maintenance plans in a production environment.
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A sense of urgency and an upbeat attitude.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds from ground level and move a 165-pound keg of beer from one location to another.
Ability to stand for long periods and kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to conduct oneself within the limits of the law and support responsible alcohol consumption.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain proficiency in packaging operations, including routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, and operation in accordance with SOPs.
Oversee shift qualitative and quantitative production goals for three packaging lines.
Coordinate incoming product from the fermentation cellar, incoming packaging materials, and outgoing finished product with the supply chain.
Anticipate problems, provide direction to staff, and drive solutions; act as the first responder for shift issues.
Provide follow-up information to inter-brewery shift leads, brewery managers, maintenance, quality assurance, and scheduling.
Follow SOPs to improve process control and reduce operator-to-operator variability; suggest SOP edits and improvements as needed.
Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the work environment and equipment in accordance with QA/QC standards, and implement improvements where appropriate.
Champion safety protocols and participate in improvements to safety standards.
Cover shifts as needed due to vacations, staffing levels, and necessary overtime across all three shifts.
Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently and is maintained to high standards by supporting the maintenance department schedule.
Submit equipment work orders as necessary.
Apply root-cause analysis to urgent problem solving.
Serve as a subject matter expert for cleaning or CIP of packaging equipment.
Provide performance-review feedback for Packaging Associates and Packaging Line Leads in coordination with the Packaging Manager.
Participate in interviews for new associates and manage departmental onboarding and training.
Support initiatives to minimize manufacturing waste.
Conduct oneself responsibly as a company and alcohol beverage industry representative, within the limits of the law and with regard to responsible-consumption education.