Manager, Packaging

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Oversees the entire beverage manufacturing process, ensuring efficient and high-quality production. This role involves managing staff,maintainingquality control, and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. They also manage budgets,optimizeresources, and collaborate with other departments to meet production goals.

BENEFITS: The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:

PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company

A cell phone stipend

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

LOCATION: The position is based on-site at DrinkPAK's facility in Santa Clarita, California.

TYPE: Full Time; Salaried / Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the packaging operations including planning, scheduling, staffing, and performance.

• Ensure packaging lines run efficiently, safely, and within budget while meeting quality standards.

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for packaging activities.

• Monitorand develop action plans forkey performance indicators (KPIs) such as efficiency, downtime, andyield.

• Collaborate with production, quality,logistics, maintenance, and supply chain teamsto streamline operations.

• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

• Develops and leads a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, investing in employee growth, and driving performance through structured coaching and development plans.

• Owns team capability and succession planning by partnering with cross-functional leaders to align talent development, training strategy, and long-term workforce needs with businessobjectives.

• Train, coach, and evaluate packaging team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Identifyand implement process improvements, automation opportunities, andyield improvinginitiatives.

• Participate in new product launches, ensuringsuccessful new product launches.

• Manage staffing, attendance, and other disciplinary processes as it relates to the packaging operation

• Drive world class sanitation and equipment cleaning practices for packaging areas. 

• Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet product specifications and compliance standards.

• Collaborate with the Quality team to address any quality deviations or concerns.

• Lead root cause analysis toidentifyandeliminateissues within the batching operation

Pleasenotethis job description is not designed tocontaina comprehensive list of activities,dutiesor responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/packaging environment. 

• At least 2 years in a leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of packaging machinery, automation, and production flow.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Proficientin usingmanufacturing software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values aredemonstratedin the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed:Take the initiative to promptlyidentifyand address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

• Intensity:Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks bypossessinga positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, anddemonstratingadaptability in your approach.

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAKis the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world,DrinkPAKprovides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020,DrinkPAKhas revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility throughcutting-edgetechnology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visitwww.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employeefrequentlyis required totalk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically. 

• The employeefrequentlyis required toreach with hands and arms. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• The employeeis occasionally required tostand and walk and isfrequentlyto sit.

BASESALARYCOMPENSATION RANGE:  $120k- $140k