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Sly Fox Brewing Company, a respected regional craft brewer with over 3 decades in business, is looking to expand its production team. We’re seeking a Packaging Manager to work at our production brewery in Pottstown, PA. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned operator to run state-of-the-art packaging equipment for an independently-owned, regional brewery. As a valued employee in a critical position, we offer compensation commensurate with experience, a dental and health plan, paid vacation, holidays, a 401K with employer matching, as well as discounts on food, beer, and merchandise at our Sly Fox pubs.
Job Responsibility:
Packaging beer according to the brew schedule and per the Director of Brewery Operations
Training, motivating, and developing Packaging Team members
Providing leadership and taking responsibility for performance of the Packaging Team and holding team members accountable
Ensuring change overs, can reloads, and product changeovers happen quickly and efficiently
Ensuring beer quality is maintained throughout the packaging process
Developing and maintaining SOPs for safety, CIP, and packing operations
Working with the Director of Maintenance to ensure preventative maintenance is being completed
Working with the Director of Brewery Operations to ensure all needed packaging materials are on-site and available for scheduled production
Being mindful of Dissolved Oxygen and other quality risks to packaged beer and working to continuously improve to eliminate or minimize those risks
Having an understanding of the production equipment and diagnose sources of machine failure to make necessary repairs and adjustments
Completing tasks in accordance with company standard operating procedures while following all safety procedures
Keeping accurate packaging logs detailing each packaging run
Requirements:
Three or more years of experience in brewery and/or beverage production in an automated manufacturing environment
Ability to safely operate a forklift and scissor lift. Training and certification is done on-site
Strong technical understanding of machinery and sanitation
Knowledge of can seam measurements and ability to abide by strict quality packaging parameters
Experience in quality control and other protocols
Ability to work on your feet for long hours in a noisy (less than 85 decibels), ambient temperature environment
Flexibility and the ability to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary to ensure product delivery
You are self-motivated and able to work autonomously, with a focused and hard-working attitude
Ability to multitask and work coolly and professionally in time sensitive situations
Must have good communication skills with the ability to both receive feedback and offer ideas
Ability to troubleshoot issues and/or pivot plans quickly in order to coordinate corrective actions needed
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability to push, pull, bend, and lift up to of 55 lbs. and maneuver up to 165 lbs. as necessary to perform required tasks as assigned throughout the workday
What we offer:
Dental and health plan
Paid vacation
Holidays
401K with employer matching
Discounts on food, beer, and merchandise at Sly Fox pubs