Packaging Supervisor- 1st shift

AleSmith Brewing Company•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

AleSmith Brewing Company is dedicated to creating the world’s highest quality beer, while promoting an understanding and appreciation of craft beer and its styles and traditions to those we faithfully call our customers. Job Purpose: The Packaging Supervisor of the 1st shift (6:00am-2:30pm) will be responsible for providing leadership in the Packaging Department and overseeing scheduled packaging operations, to include packaging of all Company products in accordance with Company SOPs, meeting target packaging quality metrics, and developing, leading, and scheduling the packaging team. This position is responsible for analyzing existing procedures and streamlining activities to meet sales and operation’s needs. This position also identifies process improvement opportunities; implements alternate methods to increase efficiencies; provides the highest level of product and process quality assurance; reduces costs and improves overall efficiency.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency with inventory management and manufacturing software
Knowledge of key inventory performance drivers and metrics, turns, and margin contributions
Forklift and hand truck certified or willing to become certified
Demonstrated knowledge packaging equipment and practices
Demonstrated supervisory skills to organize workload, delegate responsibilities, recruit, interview, select, train, evaluate and perform corrective action for staff
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to complete assignments both accurately and efficiently
Demonstrated supervisory skills to organize workload, delegate responsibilities, recruit, interview, select, train, evaluate and perform corrective action for staff
Strong analytical, decision-making, planning and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with hazardous cleaning chemicals
Ability to routinely lift 55 lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time
Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends and/or holidays to meet deadlines and during periods of high-volume work
Be motivated, hard-working, safety-minded, and innovative with a commitment to representing and enjoying in the culture and success of AleSmith
High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 3-5 years’ experience in a Production Supervisor role at a Food or Beverage Manufacturing facility, or equivalent combination of experience and education required.

Nice To Haves

A passion for craft beer and knowledge of brewing industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the packaging of all AleSmith products in accordance with Company SOPs, quality metrics, efficiency standards, and Best Manufacturing Practices
Ensures all packaging operations, equipment, SOPs, and practices are compliant with industry Best Manufacturing Practices, OSHA safety requirements, FSMA requirements, and other governmental and industry standards
Engages in constant communication with operations, purchasing, and sales team members regarding packaging schedules, actual outputs relative to scheduled outputs, anticipated schedule changes and delays, and order fulfillment
Engage in regular communication with the quality team and daily quality checks on finished to ensure that all products meet company standards and customer expectations.
Manages the packaging schedule and crew schedule to ensure that all production orders are completed as scheduled.
Oversees a robust training and development program for all team members to ensure performance and continued growth at the highest level
Tracks output, efficiency, quality, product and material usage and loss, downtime, and other KPIs and reports them to the Operations Manager on a weekly basis
Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory on all packaging materials and finished goods in the company ERP system.
Assists the Warehouse team on scheduling and completing counts on all packaging material and finished goods monthly.
Responsible for monitoring the condition of all packaging equipment and reporting to Maintenance and Operations any equipment that is out of spec or damaged.
Works closely with crew members at all levels to address functional challenges and interpersonal conflicts in constructive and positive manner
Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to production team members