Description
Packaging Shift Supervisor | Victory Brewing Company, Parkesburg, PA
WHO WE ARE
Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV) is a top 10 regional craft alcohol company in the US, made up of 5 long standing, successful craft brands. Currently we're made up of four breweries (Victory Brewing, Bold Rock, Sixpoint, Southern Tier Brewing) and one distillery (Southern Tier Distilling). We have locations in 5 states (NY, PA, OH, VA, NC) including taprooms, production facilities and our corporate headquarters.
WHAT WE DO
Victory Brewing Company (VBC) is a committed, industry leader who over the last 25 years, has grown to be a world-renowned craft brewery, and the second largest craft brand family in our home state of Pennsylvania.
We find people looking to bring their experience, enthusiasm & desire to work with others to a fun, rewarding place to work as we continue to produce industry changing craft beer. We have growing, empowered and trusted teams in Downingtown, Kennett Square, Parkesburg and Philadelphia.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
The Packaging Shift Supervisor is an integral, first line management position, proficient in the packaging operation of the brewery. The position ensures the completion of daily and weekly production plans and is accountable for achieving Packaging Department goals. The Packaging Shift Supervisor will oversee a team of Packaging Line Leads and Packaging Line Assistants, and will ensure escalation of any issues to the appropriate party.
Exhibit and maintain proficiency in packaging operations, including ensuring basic and routine maintenance, equipment cleaning, and operation in accordance with SOPs.
Oversight and responsibility for shift qualitative and quantitative production goals for three packaging lines.
Coordinate incoming product from the fermentation cellar, incoming packaging materials and outgoing finished product with the supply chain.
Ability to anticipate problems and drive solutions by providing direction to staff.
Act as first responder for all shift issues, providing solutions.
Provide pertinent follow up information to inter-brewery shift leads, brewery managers, maintenance team, quality assurance team and scheduling.
Adhere to SOPs to elevate process control and minimize variability from operator to operator. Provide edits and improvements to SOPs, as needed.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of environment and equipment in accordance with QA/QC standards, implementing improvements where appropriate.
Champion safety protocols in all activities, participating in improvements to safety standards where appropriate.
Fill shifts as necessitated by vacations, staffing levels, necessary overtime.
Ensure all equipment is operating safely, at maximum efficiency and maintained to the highest standards by supporting the maintenance department schedule. Submit work orders as necessary for equipment.
Exhibit a strong sense of urgency to problem solving through practicing and perfecting root cause analysis.
Act as Subject Matter Expert to clean or CIP any of the packaging equipment.
Provide feedback on performance reviews for Packaging Line Assistants and Packaging Line Leads, in concert with the Packaging Manager
Participate in the interview process for new associates, as well as manage departmental on-boarding and training.
Support initiatives to ensure minimal waste during manufacturing.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree, a plus
Minimum 2 years of packaging in a production brewer, ideal
Experience in packaging in a food/beverage manufacturing environment
Mechanical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
Demonstrated ability to follow preventative maintenance plans in a production environment
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Display both a sense of urgency and an upbeat attitude
Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Office Suite and Enterprise Resource Planning
Strong attention to details is required
Availability to to work rotating 3 shift schedule in a 5 day/24 hr operation with occasional weekends
Physical Requirements - Able to lift at least 30lbs from ground level and should also be able to move 165lbs. of kegged beer from one location to another. Candidate should be physically capable of standing for long periods of time and able to kneel, stoop, crouch or crawl.
Alcohol Responsibility - Employees must fully understand that they are a representative of the company but of the alcohol beverage industry. With that said they are to conduct themselves within the limits of the law and with concern to the education of responsible consumption at all times. This includes working hours, trade shows, festivals and while entertaining in the name of the company. Any poor reflection or legal matters that may arise due to poor judgment may be dealt with by means of disciplinary action or termination.
Disclaimer
This Job Description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer
