Weekend Packaging Assistant Manager

Who We Are: 

Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other – founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains – to craft the world’s best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer… and never satisfied. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 

• Keep strong leadership presence on production lines during packaging runs, machine changeovers, and sanitation 

• Enforce all safety policies, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 

• Collaborate with Safety Coordinator and other production managers on equipment operation, safety, and verification that all safety documentation and training are completed accurately and timely 

• Investigate and report all accidents/injuries, near misses, and safety concerns 

• Advise leadership on safety compliance concerns and required preventative actions 

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment through production runs by delegating responsibility for cleanliness and ensuring plant security  

• Supervise packaging lines to ensure production goals are met in a timely fashion and according to all quality standards and parameters.  

• Identify performance problems on the packaging lines and notify management and maintenance as needed for repairs 

• Work with production management team to create and implement packaging and personnel schedules 

• Implement and maintain training programs for new hires 

• Collaborate with supporting departments to optimize process performance 

• Knowledgeable on all packaging equipment operations 

• Fill in for absent team members when needed 

• Keep SOP’s updated for all packaging lines and processes 

• Maintain organization of department records 

• Manage updated production orders and finish packaging within Business Central/Other software programs 

• Assist in the procurement of production materials 

• Serve as the point of contact for packaging reworks, recalls, and holds 

• Review, consolidate, and analyze monthly packaging stats through Vorne records 

• Be a resource for all areas of packaging, sanitation, quality, and maintenance fields 

• Fulfill responsibilities of Packaging Production Manager and Director of Packaging Operations are absent 

• Special projects as assigned  

• Other duties as assigned   

Supervisory Responsibilities:  

• Motivate staff to pursue continuous improvement, efficiency, and cost savings initiatives 

• Work alongside operators to continuously monitor performance 

• Assist with packaging personnel schedules, timecards, reviews, hiring and HR documentation 

• Promote cross training of all staff to help improve overall team proficiency 

• Provide mentoring and coaching to operators at all levels 

• Identify personnel performance and keep management informed with progress 

• Assist with daily safety checks along with tracking training progress and completions. 

• Communicate production and personnel progress daily  

• Maintain presence in packing areas to maintain professional employee relations 

 

 

Required Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, packaging, or science-related field  

• 5 years of experience managing personnel in production environment  

• 5 years of manufacturing, brewing, and production experience preferred 

Other Skills and Abilities:    

• Basic mathematical skills   

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing  

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment 

• Maintain attention to detail while managing time to meet production goal 

Work Environment: 

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

• Required to stand for the duration of the work shift, frequently walking  

• Use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arm  

• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch 

• Must repeatedly lift and/or move up to 55 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance  

• Production environment is often noisy and wet floors may be encountered  

• May be exposed to acids, caustics, and cleaning products 

• Steel toed rubber boots, protective eyewear, ear plugs, and gloves must always be worn  

• May also work outdoors in breezeway in cold or hot climates 

What Firestone Walker Offers:  

• Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance 

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Company sponsored paid parental leave 

• Paid Sick Leave  

• 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching 

• Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year) 

• 10 paid holidays per year 

• Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise 

• Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+ 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.  

Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.