Packaging Manager - Guilford Hall Brewery

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily packaging operations, including operating and maintaining canning lines, keg washers/fillers, and labeling equipment.
• Plan, schedule, and execute packaging runs to align with production and distribution timelines.
• Conduct QA/QC checks on packaged beer (dissolved oxygen, seam integrity, fill volumes).
• Maintain thorough packaging records, inventory logs, and traceability documentation.
• Order and manage packaging supplies (cans, lids, labels, trays, kegs).
• Train, supervise, and support packaging staff and seasonal workers (as needed).
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitization of all packaging areas and equipment.
• Uphold safety and quality standards throughout all packaging processes.
• Communicate regularly with brewing and cellar teams to coordinate beer readiness and transfer timing.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repair of mechanical or operational issues on packaging equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of packaging experience in a production brewery (craft brewery experience strongly preferred).
• Hands-on experience with canning line equipment (Microcanner, Wild Goose, or equivalent) and kegging systems.
• Familiarity with QA/QC methods relevant to packaging (e.g., DO testing, seam checks).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment (lifting 55 lbs, moving 165 lb kegs).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bonus Skills

• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Familiarity with brewery management software (e.g., Ekos, Ollie, Beer30).
• Preventive maintenance knowledge and documentation practices.

What Guilford Hall Brewing Offers

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health benefits and paid time off.
• Beer perks and employee discounts.
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic and respected brewery.
• A collaborative work environment centered on quality, creativity, and community.