ASAHI BEER USA - OCTOPI BREWINGPACKAGING LINE MANAGERWhere Leadership Meets the Packaging FloorFull-TimeABOUT ASAHI BEER USA / OCTOPI BREWINGFounded in 2014 as a Wisconsin contract brewery, Octopi Brewing has spent over a decade brewing and packaging beer, seltzers, RTDs, and sodas for clients nationwide. In 2024, Asahi - brewers of Asahi Super Dry - acquired Octopi, making us the U.S. production home of Super Dry. Today, our 250+ person team of beverage industry pros keeps that same local, quality-first spirit alive at a state-of-the-art facility. Our Packaging team keeps every can, bottle, and case moving efficiently and safely around the clock - and the Packaging Line Manager owns that operation, reporting directly to the Director of Packaging.THE OPPORTUNITYWe're looking for a Packaging Line Manager to lead a 24-hour packaging operation - owning safety, quality, efficiency, and team development across all shifts, and working cross-functionally with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse to keep everything running smoothly.WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE GREAT--- Real ownership over a 24-hour operation - not just one shift, the whole picture--- High cross-functional visibility, working directly with Brewing, Lab, Maintenance, Warehouse, and QA--- Room to drive real change - root cause analysis, process optimization, and training systems you help buildWHAT YOU'LL DO--- Lead and develop a 24-hour packaging team, coaching, training, and holding the team accountable to safety, quality, and efficiency goals--- Plan and oversee daily packaging operations, keeping production aligned with schedules and specs--- Diagnose equipment issues and coordinate maintenance to keep lines running reliably--- Own root cause analysis and data-driven process improvement across packaging lines--- Build and maintain training systems, SOPs, and competency tracking across all roles and shifts--- Ensure GMP, GDP, OSHA, and safety compliance through regular inspections and audits--- Partner with QA on product specs and quality, and represent Packaging in cross-departmental planningWHAT YOU BRINGMust-haves:--- Comprehensive understanding of machine operation, troubleshooting, and safety in a manufacturing environment--- At least 2 years of experience in a managerial role within manufacturing operations--- Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills--- Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment--- Able to lift 55 lbs and move 165 lbs as neededNice-to-haves:--- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred), or equivalent experience--- Experience in the food and beverage manufacturing sector--- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and Lean Manufacturing principlesBENEFITS & PERKS--- Medical, dental, and vision coverage - effective the 1st of the month after 30 days--- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance--- 401(k) with company match - 100% up to 3%, 50% on the next 2%--- 120 hours of PTO annually, with accrual that grows the longer you're here--- 9 paid holidays (if they fall on your scheduled workday)--- A free beer after shift, because you earned itPAY--- Pay: $80,000-$90,000 annuallyFull-time, exemptCompensation details: 80000-90000 Yearly SalaryPIf70577bdb1aa-25660-41491796