Packaging Supervisor
About The Position
FX Matt Brewery is a fast-paced, SQF-certified craft brewery producing its own family of brands alongside a diverse contract production portfolio. We are seeking a hands-on Packaging Supervisor to lead a skilled team of production, sanitation, and maintenance employees. This is a frontline leadership role with direct accountability for line efficiency, labor utilization, cost control, quality, and safety across all packaging operations — on every shift, every run. Lead packaging operations with a relentless focus on efficiency, loss control, and schedule execution — while building a high-performance team culture grounded in safety, quality, and continuous improvement in an SQF-certified environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of supervisory experience in food and beverage or CPG manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership in a high-speed, high-volume packaging or production environment
- Proven ability to manage labor efficiency, control costs, and drive line performance improvements
- Experience developing and implementing SOPs in a regulated manufacturing setting
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization
- Detail-oriented with flexibility to work extended or off-shift hours as business demands require
- Positive attitude and track record as a champion of change in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 10-Hour certification and/or HACCP certification a plus
- Experience in a brewery, winery, or beverage alcohol manufacturing environment a plus
- Familiarity with SQF or other GFSI food safety certification standards a plus
Responsibilities
- Drive execution of the daily and weekly production schedule across all packaging lines
- Continuously monitor line performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks, downtime, and throughput issues in real time
- Lead daily shift meetings to align the team on priorities, safety topics, and production targets
- Coordinate with maintenance staff to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance execution
- Track and optimize labor utilization across shifts; adjust staffing to match production demand and reduce overtime costs
- Monitor and reduce material loss and waste on packaging lines; investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
- Analyze production data and KPIs to identify efficiency gaps and drive measurable improvements
- Report production results and variance explanations to brewery leadership on a timely basis
- Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of a robust SOP program for all packaging and sanitation operations
- Ensure all operations comply with SQF certification standards, HACCP requirements, and internal quality protocols
- Champion safety programs and OSHA compliance; enforce safe work practices across all shifts
- Facilitate two-way communication between packaging employees and brewery leadership; promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Support ongoing process improvement initiatives and drive a positive, change-ready team culture
Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Match
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
