Packaging Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Deschutes Brewery•Bend, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Deschutes Brewery is hiring a Packaging Supervisor in Bend, Oregon, to manage day-to-day weekend-shift operations. The role supervises hourly staff and oversees packaging on automated, high-speed bottling, canning, and kegging production lines. The supervisor is accountable for safety, product quality, production efficiency, and having products ready for distribution on schedule and in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position also communicates company information to employees in a positive manner that encourages engagement with company initiatives and goals. This is a salaried, overtime-exempt leadership role supporting Friday through Sunday operations. It combines office and manufacturing work and includes responsibility for personnel management, production coordination, employee training, compliance, metrics, equipment availability, and process improvements. The supervisor works closely with Quality Assurance, Brewing, Cellars, Warehouse, Maintenance, Training, Business Process Managers, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

Two to three years of experience leading production teams and processes in a high-speed manufacturing environment; beverage experience preferred.
In-depth knowledge of ERP systems; Just Foods is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of consumption, consumption reconciliation, transfer orders, and outputting.
Knowledge of internal systems, including Service Desk, non-conformity logging, and root cause analysis completion.
Proficiency with payroll administration software; understanding of Kronos preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Service Desk, and Report Server.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively in a time-sensitive environment.
Ability to inspire a team through coaching, presentations, and collaboration.
Experience participating in projects that resulted in continuous improvement of a function or task.
Ability to lead and manage multiple employees as a team and as individuals.
Thorough understanding of brewery operations, including Brewing, Cellaring, Packaging, and Warehousing.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure work environment and manage multiple priorities.
Excellent record-keeping, attention to detail, and communication skills.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Beverage manufacturing experience.
Packaging Technology course certificate from the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA).
Six Sigma Green Belt or above.
Understanding of Kronos payroll administration software.

Responsibilities

Manage packaging personnel, including hiring, employee development, performance management, annual reviews, and compensation decisions.
Provide accurate and consistent communication between departments and communicate company information and key performance indicator information to employees.
Supervise production flow and staffing to meet production goals; review daily production schedules and provide input for Cellars, Packaging, Shipping, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance scheduling.
Work with Quality Assurance, Brewing, Cellars, Warehouse, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality and production issues.
Oversee shift compliance with safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment and prescribed safety protocols.
Collaborate with the Training team to train and supervise employees on packaging equipment operation and procedures.
Work with Business Process Managers to ensure standard operating procedures are followed and updated as needed.
Serve as the point person for production questions, concerns, and issues; escalate issues to relevant stakeholders.
Track and report efficiency, waste, and quality metrics.
Ensure employees understand standard operating procedures, including HACCP and GMP requirements, to support consistency, quality, and safety.
Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
Understand production systems, help diagnose machine failures, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Brewery Operations Team staff on repairs and adjustments.
Support machine availability and planned preventative maintenance in collaboration with department managers.
Promote and enforce high sanitation standards across the shift.
Oversee the accuracy of ERP transactions in Just Foods.
Coordinate special projects, including Meheen, labeling, and rework projects, and participate in assigned project teams.
Prioritize daily and weekly work, multitask, and make decisions in the company's best interests.
Support process improvements within brewery operations as applicable.
Maintain accurate records, follow company policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.