Packaging Supervisor - Widmer Brothers Brewery

Packaging Supervisor – Portland, Oregon

Widmer Brewing Company

OUR MISSION:

Back in ’79 it was tough for brothers Kurt and Rob Widmer to find beer that they enjoyed drinking. So, they took it into their own hands and began home brewing for themselves and their friends. Kurt and Rob decided to do what most people only dream of: quit their jobs and turn their beer hobby into a vocation. So, they scrounged up equipment from wherever they could, including a dairy tank turned mash tun, a shrimp cooker turned whirlpool and a 1970 Datsun pickup truck “borrowed” from their dad. Cobbling it all together, they built the Widmer Brewing Company in an industrial part of NW Portland, what is now the Pearl District.

In 1986 the Widmer Brothers created the first American-style Hefeweizen or Hefe, which is translated from German as ‘yeast wheat’. If you ever run into the Widmer Brothers, make sure you pronounce their beloved beer as they intended, “hey-fuh”.

Today Hefeweizen is Oregon’s favorite craft beer and continues to win awards at national beer festivals including a Bronze at The Great American Beer Festival. The Widmer Brothers Brewery continues to crank out new beers and is the leader in Oregon’s innovative craft beer scene.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Ever taken a slug of delicious beer and thought to yourself, "dang this is good, I wish I could work at a brewery!"? Now is your chance!

Whether you are looking to kickstart a career in beer or already have some experience, we are excited for you to apply. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, rewarding workplace and professional growth opportunities.

Our Widmer Brothers Portland Brewery is looking for a Packaging Supervisor to join our team!

Post training, this will be a Graveyard shift starting Thursday night until Sunday.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• In conjunction with the Manager, ensures efficient utilization of our workforce and equipment to execute required packaging and warehouse schedules to fulfill order needs in a timely fashion
• Ensures Standard Operating Procedures are followed and recommends modifications as necessary
• Helps to prevent/diagnose potential problems and in conjunction with the Manager, schedules repairs with the maintenance department
• Performs routine troubleshooting maintenance as necessary
• Conducts weekly inventories to proactively ensure raw materials inventories are adequate for production needs, and in coordination with the Manager, initiates necessary reordering, including all glass/can product
• Provides continuous process improvement or efficiencies within the packaging and warehouse departments by recommending enhancements, specialized training, or equipment upgrades
• Maintains accurate production and efficiency reporting at all times.
• Keeps detailed maintenance records for work performed and keeps PM logs and in conjunction with the Manager schedules with management time required for PM work
• Receives all incoming shipments and packages and delivers to proper personnel or department
• Ensures all shippers fill out paper work in a timely and orderly manner.
• Takes daily finished goods inventories and reconciles against previous days production count
• Takes responsibility for the management and enforcement of established cleanliness and sanitation standards
• Reviews daily Forklift Safety Inspection Sheets, enforces forklift rules and, in conjunction with the EHS Manager coordinates requires training for the staff
• Is responsible for shift safety monitoring, inspection, training and enforcement to maintain and encourage safety minded behavior by employees, as well as ensure compliance with established safety programs
• Works alongside crews, operating high speed packaging/bottling/kegging/canning equipment
• Operates a forklift as needed to move product through and around the production and warehouse area as necessary
• Participates with the Packaging Manager decisions on employee hiring, termination, advancement, promotion or any other change of status of department employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading a team
• Familiarity with packaging equipment PM and repair
• Familiarity with automation controls
• Minimum 2 years packaging/warehousing industry experience preferably in a high-speed bottling or canning facility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and with a team
• Able to work flexible shifts with varying hours, including nights
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
  
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 401k matching up to 4%
• Beer every pay day
• Shift beer after work
• Fun Space (ping pong, shuffleboard, etc.)
• Employee Discounts
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• Eligible for annual bonus
  
  
  

Tilray Beer, a division of Tilray Brands Inc., is seeking personable, reliable, organized, and driven lovers of the good life to increase sales of its beloved craft brews in several of its key markets. In this role you will be responsible for building strong relationships with our customers and forging indelible connections between brands and consumers by making our products available, visible, relevant, recommended, and perfectly enjoyed every time. Our ambition is to reinvigorate the craft beer sector, becoming the fastest growing craft beer suppliers in the U.S. To achieve this, we need the very best talent on our team. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you are a self-starter who knows how to work and play hard, and you have an unwavering passion for independent, craft beer; grab your kayak and hop in the river with us!

Tilray Brands Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As a Brand Activation Manager at Tilray Beer Division, you will have the opportunity to lead and grow a dynamic team, innovate and experiment with new ingredients and styles, and contribute to the success of one of the top craft breweries in the nation.

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