Packaging Shift Lead

PACKAGING SHIFT LEAD Lead the Line, Lead the Team — Every Can Starts With Your Shift Full-Time About Asahi Beer Usa / Octopi Brewing Founded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi — brewers of Asahi Super Dry — acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our packaging lines run right alongside the cellar and brewhouse, keeping fresh product moving from tank to can around the clock. THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for a Packaging Shift Lead to run the line and lead the team on shift. You'll supervise a crew of 7–10 across our bottle, can, and keg lines, make the day-to-day calls that keep production efficient and quality high, and work hand-in-hand with the Packaging Management Team. What Makes This Role Great Real leadership of your own line and crew — scheduling, training, and day-to-day decisions are yoursA seat alongside the Packaging Management Team, with weekly touchpoints and a voice in how we improveHands-on variety — you're leading people and still stepping onto the machines when the team needs you What You'll Do Lead a team of 7–10 on shift, delegating work, triaging requests, and keeping downtime lowBuild the weekly shift staffing schedule and handle PTO approvalsConfirm the right packaging mix and materials before every fill, and keep the team current on tank statusCoordinate training and keep SOPs up to date so everyone on shift is trained and efficientComplete the daily shift report and production reports, including QA/QC sheets, pallet tickets, and run dataWork with the team to flag issues and submit maintenance work ordersSupport CIPs and preventative maintenance, and jump on the machines — bottle filler, canning line, and kegger — as neededLead by example on safety, SOPs, cleaning procedures, and a clean, organized workspace Must-haves WHAT YOU BRING High school diploma or equivalentPrior manufacturing experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organization, and comfort in a fast-paced environmentAble to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as needed, and to bend, stoop, and reach repeatedlyProficiency with Microsoft OfficeFlexibility with working hours Nice-to-haves Brewery or beverage industry experienceForklift experience Benefits & Perks Medical, dental, and vision coverage — effective the 1st of the month after 30 daysCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) eligible after 3 months, 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 here9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)A free beer after shift, because you earned it CURRENTLY HIRING FOR 2nd Shift | Monday – Thursday | 4pm – 2am — Opening Available Don't see your preferred shift? Check back — openings update regularly. PAY BY SHIFT Base rate for this role is $28.00/hr. Shifts outside of 1st shift include an additional shift differential on top of that base — never a lower starting rate, just added pay for the shift. 1st Shift — $28.00/hr (base rate)2nd Shift — $28.00/hr base + $3.00/hr shift differential = $31.00/hr3rd Shift — $28.00/hr base + $4.00/hr shift differential = $32.00/hrWeekend Day — $28.00/hr base + $5.75/hr shift differential = $33.75/hrWeekend Night — $28.00/hr base + $7.75/hr shift differential = $35.75/hr Full-time, non-exempt Compensation details: 28-31 Hourly Wage PI0e824b391407-25448-41858186