Jobs · Art & Creative · Wisconsin

Packaging Line Manager

Octopi Brewing - Part of Asahi Beer USA · Madison, WI · 2 mo ago
Art & Creative$80k–$90k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We're looking for a Packaging Line Manager to lead a 24-hour packaging operation — owning safety, quality, efficiency, and team development across all shifts, and working cross-functionally with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse to keep everything running smoothly.

What Makes This Role Great

  • Real ownership over a 24-hour operation — not just one shift, the whole picture
  • High cross-functional visibility, working directly with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QA
  • Room to drive real change — root cause analysis, process optimization, and training systems you help build

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a 24-hour packaging team, coaching, training, and holding the team accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency goals
  • Plan and oversee daily packaging operations, keeping production aligned with schedules and specs
  • Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate maintenance to keep lines running reliably
  • Own root cause analysis and data-driven process improvement across packaging lines
  • Build and maintain training systems, SOPs, and competency tracking across all roles and shifts
  • Ensure GMP, GDP, OSHA, and safety compliance through regular inspections and audits
  • Partner with QA on product specs and quality, and represent Packaging in cross-departmental planning

Requirements

  • Comprehensive understanding of machine operation, troubleshooting, and safety in a manufacturing environment
  • At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role within manufacturing operations
  • Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred), or equivalent experience
  • Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing sector
  • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lean Manufacturing principles

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 days
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match — 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%
  • 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here
  • 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)
  • A free beer after shift, because you earned it

Pay

$80,000–$90,000 annually, full-time, exempt.

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