Packaging Supervisor (SACB)

Job Title Packaging Supervisor Location Cincinnati, OH. Position Overview The Packaging Supervisor will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of assigned shifts, including safety, quality, efficiency, process execution, and team development. The role oversees in‑specification packaging of all high‑speed manufacturing production, including bottling, canning, and/or kegging lines, ensuring the product is ready on time and for distribution, and supervising hourly staff. Operations are conducted following brewery policies and procedures. The position may also include weekly ownership of process improvement for a specifically assigned zone. Responsibilities Demonstrate passion and enthusiastically support and drive a high‑performance team environment through highly motivated, collaborative, and engaged operators and leads. Maintain strong floor presence (70%+ time spent on the floor) with an employee‑engaging leadership style. Direct Packaging Operators to perform required tasks to ensure quality product production through proper sanitation, processing, and packaging procedures. Lead the onboarding of hires and participate in operator succession planning. Prepare and deliver the employee evaluation process, ensuring alignment within the spirit of the performance management program, including new‑hire evaluations. Proctor pre‑shift meetings daily to convey high‑level information and direct the hourly group through safety, quality, brewing, and material concerns, developments, or obstacles. Ensure teams follow processes and projects related to continuous improvement activities, including Lean, Kaizen, Centerline, line visualization, and TPM. Supervise and review the performance of direct reports and develop staff professionally and technically to meet goals. Lead, develop, and monitor all critical control points to ensure consistency and quality. Monitor production plans and accomplish current and future schedules. Identify production‑related issues, including process loss and equipment OEE, and recommend actions to bring issues to closure. Report, investigate, and ensure accurate communication of incidents and work‑related injuries. Minimum Qualifications 2+ years in a process engineer role 2+ years of proven leadership and supervisory skills/experience 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing/CPG environment or engineering (mechanical or electrical) In‑depth understanding and track record of delivering operational processes that drive safety, quality, and cost improvements Knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, Process Improvement, and Process Control Competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) All production roles are required to pass a pre‑employment physical exam to comply with specific role requirement(s) Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, sometimes repeatedly Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection, and hard hat) Established dexterity to handle materials, operate equipment, and interface with computer systems with precision Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may require prolonged sitting and strong peripheral vision and depth perception Preferred Qualifications Experience working in the beverage industry. Level and Compensation Level: 7 Salary range: $62,000 to $114,000. The range is dependent on experience, skill set, and location. The position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles may include a car allowance. Benefits Full‑time Boston Beer coworkers have the following perks available: 401(k) options Tuition reimbursement Fertility/adoption support Free financial coaching Health & wellness program and discounts Professional development & training Free beer *Talk to your recruiter about eligibility. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act. Boston Beer Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. To help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr