Packaging Supervisor
Location: Clifton Park, NY
Pay: $50,000–$65,000/year
Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour shifts (rotating shifts, some weekends)
Company:
Our client is a full-service beverage co-packing partner that helps beverage brands go from concept to shelf. They specialize in everything from non-alcoholic soft drinks to RTDs, hard teas and fermented cocktails — covering carbonated or non-carbonated, pasteurized or non-pasteurized formats. Their turnkey offering includes product formulation, raw material sourcing (ingredients and packaging), quality control in-house lab testing, warehousing and logistics.
Overview:
We’re looking for a hands-on leader with beverage or manufacturing experience to manage daily packaging operations, including canning, variety pack, and kegging lines. This role ensures safe, efficient production while maintaining high quality and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and train packaging team; ensure cross-training and safety compliance.
Oversee daily operations and equipment start-up/shutdown.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate maintenance.
Maintain accurate training and production records.
Drive efficiency, minimize waste, and support continuous improvement.
Communicate with other departments to align production schedules and quality needs.
Uphold GMP, Food Safety, and company policies.
Qualifications:
3+ years of supervisory experience in beverage or manufacturing packaging (beer or alcohol preferred).
Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Familiar with GMP, Food Safety, and Lean Manufacturing.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work flexible shifts and under pressure.
Education:
Post-secondary education in packaging, manufacturing, or a related trade preferred.
Benefits:
401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, life insurance, employee discounts, and professional development.
