Packaging Team Lead
About the role
Hendler Family Brewing Company is seeking an organized and resourceful individual to join our team as a Packaging Team Lead. The Packaging Team Lead is responsible for overseeing packaging operations and ensuring smooth workflow. This role requires a deep understanding of machine operations, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead and coordinate team members to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
Hendler Family Brewing Company is proudly independent and family‑owned. Founded in 2011 by three brothers, Jack, Eric and Sam Hendler, the company creates high‑quality products that honor tradition and the spirit of inspired innovation, with an entrepreneurial heart and a passion for people, contributing to the vibrant community.
Responsibilities
- Oversees training of new operators on machines
- Enforces all company and department policies and SOPs
- Communicates any mechanical issues with the Packaging Manager, Maintenance team and Packaging Director
- Communicates any interpersonal staff issues with Packaging Manager, Packaging Director and/or Peoples Ops as appropriate
- Leads the department in the absence of the Packaging Manager
- Ensures all packaging splits match yield in the brite tank, making necessary adjustment with the administrative team
- Ensures the completion of data entry associated with the packaging team
- Ensures all data entered into ERP systems is correct
- Assists Packaging Manager with monthly inventory counts
- Enters and analyzes efficiency data
- Leads department through product and/or format change‑overs as efficiently as possible
- Works with the Packaging Manager to create and maintain a 5S organization for the department
- Ensures adherence to weekly cleaning schedule for the department
Requirements
- 2 years of brewery packaging experience or equivalent manufacturing experience required
- Previous managerial experience preferred
- Machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Available to work long and/or flexible hours
- Forklift certification and/or experience is a plus
Skills
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a positive attitude
- Standing for long periods of time
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Work well under pressure and at a fast pace
- Work independently and within a team with minimal supervision
- Dependable with reliable transportation
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Medical insurance (starts day one)
- Vacation, sick time, company holidays
- Membership in Master Brewers Association of America
- Employee meals
- 3‑day weekends every week
- Free case of beer weekly (21+ years of age)