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.
