Packaging Supervisor

ASAHI BEER USA INC•Madison, WI

About The Position

Asahi Beer USA is a premium beverage business headquartered in the U.S., with a focus on building and expanding a portfolio of super premium brands including Asahi Super Dry and Twisted Shotz. As part of Asahi Europe & International, the global arm of Asahi Group Holdings, the U.S. team plays a strategic role in shaping the future of Asahi’s international portfolio through consumer-led innovation and agile market execution. With access to global brands, insights, and capabilities, and supported by Octopi Brewing— a leading production facility based in Wisconsin — Asahi Beer USA combines local agility with global scale to deliver high-quality, distinctive products to U.S. consumers and drive growth across the RTD and beer categories. The Packaging Supervisor will organize workflow to meet the deadlines and specifications needed for safety, quality, and consistent production according to schedule. They will be responsible for effective and efficient operations of the packaging and production department at Octopi. The Packaging Supervisor will monitor production procedures and resolve issues, ensure preventative maintenance is completed, and communicate with brewing, lab, maintenance, warehouse, and administrative teams. They will oversee the production team and ensure appropriate staff are scheduled for each shift.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of machine operation and safety requirements in manufacturing industry.
Strong decision-making skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Proven troubleshooting/ critical thinking ability
Ability to lift 55lbs and move 165lbs.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or related experience.
3+ years in manufacturing operations. (Food and Beverage preferred)
2 years of management experience preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully lead a 24-hour production operation in all aspects – safety, quality, cost, production, and morale.
Successfully manage a diverse workforce of hourly individuals, providing coaching, feedback, accountability, and direction.?
Plan, direct, and control daily operations in a production facility.
Ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Possesses basic machinery/system technical troubleshooting skills and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems. Understands planning and scheduling techniques associated with asset care management.
Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or inconsistencies.
Establish safety-focused processes for operating all machinery.
Oversee commissioning of new equipment, implementation of new procedures.
Provide training, support, and guidance to all shifts.
Review sanitation and sterilization processes with team.
Guarantee client and internal beverage specifications are correct.
Work to improve OEE.
Facilitate and train packaging employees on GMPs, GDPs, and production processes (i.e.. sterile sample collection, quality checks, operation of sleever, cartoner, de-palletizer, and more).
Assess employee competencies of equipment on all lines and shifts.
Create and deliver a training matrix that confirms employee competency.
Coordinate master training matrix to ensure employees on all shifts are trained efficiently.
Develop and update SOPs for all production lines, equipment, and tasks associated with a master training matrix.
Create standardized visual training aids.
Provide updates to management on current employee skillsets and staffing needs.
Coordinate with HR and participate in the recruitment and hiring process.
Attend weekly meetings with packaging and production leads.
Attend weekly meetings with other departments.
Review and approve timecards submitted by employees.
Payroll responsibilities for packaging hourly employees.
Cover shift leads PTO/absences, as needed.
Split 24/7 on call with packaging leadership.
Business acumen and basic strategic thinking to anticipate and respond to future needs of the organization.
Utilize best practices to achieve goals, while taking cost, safety, quality and KPIs into account.
Compile data on current operations, plan and predict how changes impact throughput.
Share feedback on processes and implement changes with internal stakeholders.
Adhere to all PPE and GMP requirements.
Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.