Packaging Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Why join FX Matt Saranac Brewing Co.?

• As the oldest family-owned brewery in New York State—and the fourth oldest in the U.S.—FX Matt offers a stable, historic workplace along with competitive pay and benefits.
• Based in Utica, NY, the company is a proud fourth-generation, family-owned business with deep roots in the community.
• The brewery is highly regarded for its positive culture, with employees often describing a strong “family” atmosphere.
• Team members report a meaningful work experience, with opportunities to learn and grow.
• FX Matt is recognized for crafting high-quality, award-winning beers, including Saranac and the iconic Utica Club.

FX Matt Saranac Brewing Co. is seeking an experienced and results-driven Packaging Manager to lead all packaging operations. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring packaging processes are executed safely while meeting quality, production volume, and efficiency goals to support on-time customer delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing packaging operations in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, continuous improvement experience, and the ability to optimize productivity while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards are essential.

Requirements

• Provide overall leadership and management of the Packaging Department, overseeing all packaging operations and employees in partnership with the Packaging Supervisor.
• Lead maintenance activities by troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs, and providing technical guidance and training to the team.
• Develop and implement packaging strategies that maximize product quality, operational efficiency, and production output.
• Establish and manage departmental project plans and preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Drive initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency while reducing overall production costs.
• Manage multiple high-speed packaging lines simultaneously, ensuring production goals, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements are consistently met.
• Develop, mentor, and coach team members by creating and implementing effective training and cross-training programs to enhance technical skills and career development.
• Monitor departmental key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to improve performance, minimize downtime, and maximize equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous process improvement.

Benefits

·         We offer a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and respected manufacturing organization.

·         Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and professional references for confidential consideration.

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $125,000 Annually based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital or family status, pregnancy, military/veteran status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local law.